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Suicide prevention means child protection

← Happy Halloween! Stop Abuse Campaign Advocate and Expert Joins Board → Trigger warning: This article contains a discussion of sexual abuse and suicide. Some readers may find it triggering. _________ Suicide rates are rising, but we can prevent them  “Raise your hand if someone important to you ever attempted suicide or attempted and completed suicide.” […]

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Sacrifice spanking, not your children

← Is Santa real? Beyond bulletproof backpacks: Addressing the school shootings → Hi friends! Here we are – mid-January. Christmas is over. New Year’s celebrations and New Year, New Me proclamations have come and gone. Next up? Lent! Easter! The season of “giving up,” making amends, and another chance to start again. Chocolate.  Fast food.  […]

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Reducing Crime Statistics

It is possible that focusing on crime victims’ recovery could reduce crime statistics. According to a study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice, advocates of restorative justice argue that this approach to criminal justice has significantly better outcomes for victims of crime compared with other systems¹. The article also states that the criminal justice […]

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What is Spam?

Spam is any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media¹. Spam can take many forms, including phishing emails, email spoofing, tech support scams, and malware messages⁴. If you have any […]

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Wellness

Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you’re thriving. It encompasses healthy choices and lifestyles. Well-being embodies feelings of happiness and satisfaction. Wellness pertains to our physical state. Well-being leans more on our emotional and mental […]

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Scareware

Scareware is a type of social engineering attack where attackers use fake warnings and alerts to scare people into downloading or purchasing software and updates that they don’t need. These fake warnings often claim that the victim’s computer is infected with viruses or other threats and that they need to take immediate action to protect […]

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Link Building

Link building is the process of acquiring hyperlinks from other websites to your own. It is a crucial aspect of search engine optimization (SEO) and can greatly improve your website’s visibility and credibility online. Effective link building strategies involve creating high-quality content, leveraging social media platforms, and outreach to other websites and bloggers in your industry. It requires time and effort, but the benefits of a strong backlink profile are well worth it.

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How to move on after being a crime victim

I’m sorry to hear that you were a victim of a crime. It’s important to take care of yourself after such an experience. Here are some tips that might help you move on: – Talk to someone you trust about how you feel. – Seek professional help if you need it. – Take care of […]

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Social Engineering

Social engineering is the use of psychological manipulation to trick people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that may not be in their best interest. In the context of cybercrime, social engineering techniques are often used to trick people into clicking on malicious links or downloading malware. For example, an attacker might send an […]

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CyberExtortion

There are several steps you can take to protect yourself from cyberextortion. One important step is to avoid clicking on malicious links, as attackers often use phishing emails to trick people into downloading malware¹. It’s also important to keep your software up to date and use security solutions to protect your devices from cyberattacks¹. Using […]

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