Crime Prevention 101 is on Vacation

 Starting in January, Crime Prevention 101 (and me!) is going  on a much needed vacation for a few months.  As I was  reflecting back at the end of the year, I was shocked to realize  that it’s been almost four years that I’ve been doing this show!

During that time, the show has grown and developed in ways I could never have anticipated when I started in 2008.  I’ve met so many incredible guests (many who’ve become friends), and many others who’ve inspired me and taught me so much about the triumph of the human spirit under the most horrible circumstances imaginable.

WE WON AWARDS in 2011.  Crime Prevention 101 was nominated for a US Attorney General’s National Crime Victims’ Service Award from the US Office for Victims of Crime.  The show was also given a prestigious Leadership Award for our contribution in educating people about domestic violence by the amazing Violence Intervention Project, the only organization in New York City working with Spanish-speaking and immigrant victims of domestic violence.  I’m so proud.

And, on a personal note, I was honored for my work on the Board of Directors of the New York Women’s Agenda at a breakfast attended by 700 people.  I was sitting on the dais behind Billie Jean King!  How amazing is that!!!

 THANK YOU.  My greatest honor, however, has been the many  emails and posts from my listeners over the years. I can’t possibly  express my gratitude for your support over these four years.  Know that it’s been my privilege helping you keep yourself safe!

Please continue to post your comments on my Facebook page:  Susan Bartelstone or email me:  solutions@fightsafe.com.  I’ll be checking them regularly and I answer ALL my messages.

My past radio shows are archived on my blog  www.crimeprevention101.com.  I post tons of safety tips and articles there on all sorts of crime prevention topics, so please use it as a resource.

Thanks also to my wonderful sponsors– MyForce and My Mobile Witness–two fabulous personal safety services for your smartphone.  If you don’t know about them, please check them out.  It’s been so rewarding working with you guys and I look forward to much more collaboration in 2012.  

UNTIL CRIME PREVENTION 101 IS BACK ON THE AIR, STAY TUNED AND STAY SAFE!