CARNIVAL SAFETY TIPS.

Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago is possibly the most anticipated event in our nation's Calendar. However every year concerns about women's safety are raised. Clearly entrenched in our minds is the name Asami Nagakiya.  Asami was the Japanese pannist who was found brutally murdered at the Queens Park Savannah, Port of Spain on Ash Wednesday last year. Port of Spain Mayor Raymond Tim Kee was forced to resign following outrage over controversial statement he made soon after Asami's death. This death occurred despite the additional police, army and other security personnel located on our streets during the Carnival period. In this regard, there remains the need for individuals to take personal steps to ensure their safety during this festive period. 

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever felt frightened or intimidated when out walking alone? Have you ever wondered what you should do if approached by an attacker? Have you ever worried about becoming yet another home invasion statistic? Not having answers, not having a plan, not having the confidence you can trulsurvive a violent attack, well look no further.

A mother and daughter practice self defense techniques to protect themselves

The sad reality is that we live in an increasingly violent society in which the fear of crime is ever-present. Personal safety has become an issue of importance for everyone, but especially for women and children. Concerned about this state of affairs, I decided to do some research and create this blog, with the view of helping women and families like mines in protecting themselves and kids. Furthermore this blog will include tips on different ways they can do this. For example, different self-defense techniques would be shared along with basic tips on being aware of your surroundings and ways to prevent attacks from taking place.