Walking alone at night is something most women have experienced — and for many, it comes with a sense of unease that’s hard to shake. The fear of being followed, harassed, or caught off guard is real, ...

Probably the most important way we’re different from most self-defense is that we actively oppose victim-blaming. We know that whatever someone decides to do in any situation, whatever action they do ...

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled Tuesday that self-defense can excuse the killing of an unintended victim. However, defendants may be held responsible if their actions pose a substantial risk of ...

After shootings in Columbus, suspects sometimes raise self-defense claims. Sometimes these claims are successful; sometimes they aren’t. The Dispatch spoke with a legal expert to figure out when ...

Staying safe amid crime waves is a major concern for many today, especially for people in America’s big cities. Given recent reports of violent crime, having self-defense tools on hand and knowing how ...