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Title Don't be a victim : fighting back against America's crime wave / Nancy Grace, with John Hassan.
Author Grace, Nancy, 1959- author.
Publication Info. New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2020.
©2020
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Location Call No. Status
 Alafaya  613.6 GRA    Check Shelves
 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  613.6 GRA    Check Shelves
 South Trail  613.6 GRA    Check Shelves
 Southwest  613.6 GRA    Check Shelves
Edition First edition.
Description xii, 368 pages ; 23 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Note Includes index.
Contents Introduction -- Part one: How do I protect my child? Your child safe at school ; Safe at parks, playgrounds, amusement parks, and malls ; Bathroom attacks ; Nannies and babysitters from hell: daycare dangers--not on my watch! ; Cyberthreats ; "Accidental" deaths -- Part two: Protecting yourself. Safe while exercising ; Safe shopping on your own ; Elevator assaults ; Safe in your home ; Driving dangers ; Crimes at concerts and live events ; Parties gone wild: staying safe at bars and restaurants -- Part three: Travel safe! Don't become a statistic. South of the border, abroad, and domestic travel ; Camping and RV trips -- Part four: Cybercrimes and security: when technology turns dirty or even deadly. Cybercrimes and threats ; Internet dating and online ads ; Burglar alarm backfires -- Part five: Protecting our elderly. Our seniors in danger -- Conclusion.
Summary "An essential guide to navigating the crime wave in America, featuring real-life cautionary tales and practical advice readers can use to protect themselves"-- Provided by publisher.
When Grace's fiancé Keith was murdered just before their wedding, she became driven to deliver justice for other crime victims. Here she puts her crime-fighting expertise to work to empower you to stay safe in the face of daily dangers. Her book is packed with practical advice and invaluable prevention tips to help you become protective about protecting yourself and your children at home and in the world at large. -- adapted from jacket
Subject Victims of crimes -- United States.
Self-protective behavior -- United States.
Genre Anecdotes.
Self-help publications.
Added Author Hassan, John (Author), author.
Added Title Do not be a victim
ISBN 9781538732298 (hardcover) : $
1538732297 (hardcover)