Legislation should protect and empower survivors of domestic violence, not trap them in dangerous situations. Unfortunately, HB 315 – The Tennessee Covenant Marriage Act does just that. This bill, under the guise of strengthening marriage, imposes severe restrictions on divorce and mandates counseling, even for survivors of abuse—potentially forcing them…

Duress Codes can be an effective tool in awareness, defense, and escape In the 1968 Star Trek episode Bread and Circuses, Captain Kirk uses duress codes when he is captured by a previously unknown civilization that modeled itself on Earth’s ancient Rome. Worse, a former Starfleet captain is leading the…

The NSA’s declassified 2024 report sheds new light on the history of Operations Security (OPSEC), revealing its transition from a military protocol to a tool for safeguarding against domestic violence and other personal threats. Originally part of the Vietnam War-era “Purple Dragon” project, the document details how OPSEC evolved to address broader security concerns. Key revelations include the misattribution of mission failures to communication security issues and the development of counterintelligence efforts to address these vulnerabilities. This historical analysis underscores OPSEC’s enduring relevance in both military and civilian applications.

Operation Safe Escape applauds and supports the Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023, a bill introduced in the US House of Representatives earlier this year. This important piece of legislation aims to provide protection for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking under the Fair Housing Act.…

Elon Musk made an announcement that X (aka Twitter) will be removing the block feature for public posts, leaving the function only available for direct messages. Elon is – frankly – wrong.