<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="0.92">
<channel>
	<title>Hawaii Violence Prevention</title>
	<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org</link>
	<description>Keep Hawaii As Safe As It Is Beautiful</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:07:11 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs>
	<language>en</language>
	<!-- generator="WordPress/3.2.1" -->

	<item>
		<title>Get Involved in Teaching Peace to Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[STEP: Stay cool Tell your POV Explore their POV Problem solve This acronym describes the way to avoid or decrease violence in any situation, as prescribed by the Peace Learning Center in Indiana. Young people nowadays are all about peace; and unfortunately, it actually has to be taught, where it used to come naturally.&#160; &#160; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/get-involved-in-teaching-peace-to-children.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Safety Tips After Leaving An Abusive Relationship</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You’ve made the right step and left an abusive relationship. This is never an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing. For many women, it takes more than one attempt before they’re able to leave an abusive relationship for good. There’s never any excuse for a man to hit a woman. Don’t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/safety-tips-after-leaving-an-abusive-relationship.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Internet Safety Tips For Kids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Internet is an amazing tool for everyone. It can help students do research for their favourite topic on accredited online colleges sites for homework assignments, it allows people to work from home and it can be used for pure entertainment.  No matter what the reason, the Internet can be quite the powerful tool. While parents [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/internet-safety-tips-for-kids.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violence Precautions For The Work Place</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We hear about violence happening in the work force all the time. There’s always that one person who has had enough and just… snaps. His or her rage is often taken out on one of the employees at that office. Many people believe that nothing bad can happen to them while at work. It’s nice [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violence-precautions-for-the-work-place.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violence and Prejudice Happening At Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Prejudice is happening more and more in the work place. According to many reports, more than two million workers reported that they were victims of prejudice and violence while at work. More than 10 years ago there were reports stating that 25 percent of workers reported being harassment, threatened and physically attacked while at work. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violence-and-prejudice-happening-at-work.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Assessing Violence Threat Made By A Co-Worker</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you head to work each morning you want to know you’re going into a safe environment where you don’t have to worry about something bad happening. While most people do work in a safe environment there are people who don’t. Violence in the work place is a serious problem that can happen in different [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/assessing-violence-threat-made-by-a-co-worker.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Safety Tips For The Work Place</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It’s often times hard to imagine having to deal with violence while at work. Many people never think about job safety because they’re not working at a place where they feel they’re at high risk from violence happening. The sad truth is that violence can happen at any work place whether it’s from an employee [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/safety-tips-for-the-work-place.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Importance Of School Safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The school is a place where students should feel safe and welcomed. Parents are trusting that the schools will take care of their kids while there. A school is an environment where kids should be able to learn and have fun without having to worry about getting injured. In fact, most kids feel as if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/the-importance-of-school-safety.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Safety Tips On Violence In A Relationship</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are many forms of violence when it comes to dating and relationships. There’s physical, verbal, sexual and emotional abuse. Almost 70 percent of rape victims who are female said either the man they are dating, an acquaintance, or even a friend raped them. There are safety tips woman can follow when they begin dating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/safety-tips-on-violence-in-a-relationship.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violent Prevention For Young Kids</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence prevention for young kids is an important job, which needs more of an effort from parents, teachers and the kids themselves. Violence among young kids is becoming a huge problem, according to many reports. In fact, more than 630,000 students between 10 and 24 were in the emergency room being treated for injuries that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violent-prevention-for-young-kids.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Ideas For Violence Prevention In School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[School bullying and violence is quickly becoming a huge, horrible problem going on in the lives of teenagers. Violence is causing a huge threat to the students as well as the teachers. This is why violence prevention in school and the community is really important. Preventing violence in school will vary based on the rules [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/ideas-for-violence-prevention-in-school.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Improving Violence Prevention Programs In Schools</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We always hear on the news and see it in the newspaper just how bad violence is in the schools. What we’re also always hearing about is the fact that teachers aren’t doing much. In fact, many students have said that teachers blame those who are being bullying because they must be doing something wrong. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/improving-violence-prevention-programs-in-schools.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Adding Violence Prevention Programs At Work</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many people feel safe going to work. No one ever expects that they can be hard while in the workplace. The sad news is that violence at work is something that occurs in many different ways. Violence at work can be anything from verbal and physical abuse to making threats, assault someone and homicide. It’s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/adding-violence-prevention-programs-at-work.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Pros And Cons Of Flu Shots</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a question that some people may or may not ask.  If you are over 65 your doctor’s recommend getting the flu shot.  Schools and businesses are really pushing individuals to get vaccinated in light of the H1N1 virus.  There are some individuals who choose not to get vaccinated either for personal or religious [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/pros-and-cons-of-flu-shots.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How A Thief Can Steal Your Identity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We all know that thieves can get your mail, steal your wallet or pocketbook or hack your computer in order to get your identity.  However, there are other ways thieves can get hold of your personal information.  Some are preventable while others we can do nothing about because it came from a third party who [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-a-thief-can-steal-your-identity.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How To Get A Replacement Passport When Traveling</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you travel abroad it is essential to plan for anything that might happen.  Usually anything that can go wrong will go wrong.  You need to be prepared for the anything.  Having your passport lost or stolen can put the brakes on any vacation temporarily.  But losing your wallet and your passport can be devastating [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-get-a-replacement-passport-when-traveling.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tips To Prevent Violent Behavior In Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violent behavior in children is escalating in this country.  We see and hear about every day.  Bullies, kids killing kids and teen suicides seems like it is an everyday occurrence.  It is important as parents that we recognize signs and behavioral problems now with our children while they are still young.  Violence in children will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/tips-to-prevent-violent-behavior-in-children.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Most Important Thing to Have on Your Vacation — It&#8217;s Not What You Think</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife When going on vacation to Hawaii the only thing that graces the mind is the fun, the sun, and the adventure! What will you do? What will you see? Where will you go and what will you wear? But the truth is that there are lots of things that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/the-most-important-thing-to-have-on-your-vacation-%e2%80%94-its-not-what-you-think.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Keep Your Teen Safe While Dating</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In this day and age children are growing up faster and experience things at an earlier age than any other generation.  When your child is ready to begin dating more thought and planning is needed no matter what the age of your child.  In younger teens that start dating it should be more of a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/keep-your-teen-safe-while-dating.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How To Prevent Sexual Harassment In The Workplace</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is an employer’s responsibility to maintain a business that is free of harassment.  If harassment is occurring in your business unchecked it lowers morale, productivity, and can create expensive legal issues for you.  Sexually harassment is illegal, but unfortunately, it still occurs every day in the workplace. Sexual harassment is actually a broad term [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-prevent-sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Prevent Your Home From Being Robbed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When your home gets burglarized it’s very scary and violating to you and your family.  A thief will use every means possible to get into your home, unless you take precautions against a possible break in.  You should make it as difficult as possible for would be thieves to gain entrance in to your home. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/prevent-your-home-from-being-robbed.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Preventing Workplace Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence happens in the workplace.  In fact the number one reason women die on the job is due to violence.  Most employers have violence protection plans in order in the event that violence happens and that is good, they should.  Do the employees know what the plan is if something should happen?  Here are a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/preventing-workplace-violence-2.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tips To Keep Your Home Safe While On Vacation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[How many times have you left on vacation only to think the whole time, what did I forget?  Did I turn that off?  Getting ready for vacation is stressful and feeling as if you have left your home unprotected only adds to the stress.  However, you can ease you mind a little bit by following [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/tips-to-keep-your-home-safe-while-on-vacation.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Preventing Rape; Ways To Keep You Safe</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately rape can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone.  The way you dress and look has no bearing on an attacker.  Most rapes or potential rapes occur because the attacker sees you as an easy target or vulnerable to attack.  Listening to your gut instincts that are telling you that something is wrong can actually [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/preventing-rape-ways-to-keep-you-safe.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Warning Signs Of Domestic Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[﻿ Domestic violence happens in homes every day.  It does not discriminate between race, age, gender, or sexual preference. Signs of domestic violence should be easy to spot, right?  Wrong.  Some forms of abuse will leave no outward signs of damage, while causing a great deal of scarring on the inside.  Leaving the abused feeling [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/warning-signs-of-domestic-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tips To Prevent Being Robbed While On Vacation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you go on vacation, you are excited, and anxious to begin your trip.  You have everything packed that you could possibly need.  Items like your laptop, camera, GPS, extra money, and any jewelry that you might need for that special night out.  What better way to ruin a vacation than for you to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/tips-to-prevent-being-robbed-while-on-vacation.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Preventing Workplace Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Workplace violence is defined as &#8220;violence or the threat of violence against workers&#8221;  involving physical assault, threatening behavior, or verbal abuse related to the workplace, according to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). These behaviors range from verbal aggressiveness or harassment to murder. There were 521 workplace killings in the United States in 2009, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/preventing-workplace-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Safety in Our Schools</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With media attention given to reports of suicide and cyber bullying, much of the United States views public schools as dangerous, if not deadly, places. However, this is a misperception based on high-profile cases reported in the media. Few serious violent crimes take place in school relative to home. In fact, very few juvenile homicides [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/safety-in-our-schools.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violence Against Children: A Public Health Problem</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence against children is an issue of public health worldwide. In the United States alone, 1,740 children died from abuse and neglect in 2008 and child protective services victimized 772,000 children, according for the Center for Disease Controls. Types of Violent Behavior and its Consequences Abuse of children under the age of 18 can taken [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violence-against-children-a-public-health-problem.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violence Prevention and Treatment Bills Become Law</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Domestic violence has reached epic proportions in the United States with more than 15 million children exposed to violence at home. Over 2,000 women and children are killed and 2,000,000 injured. Because of the recession more and more people are seeking out public resources for help. To that end, President Barack Obama signed into law [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violence-prevention-and-treatment-bills-become-law.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Parents can do Much to Minimize Violent Behavior in Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Parents play a major role in minimizing violent behavior in their children. According to the American Psychological Association aggressive behavior is learned at a young age, a time when parents can do something and help their children mature emotionally without resorting to violence. Providing a secure environment where children can develop trust for their caregivers. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/parents-can-do-much-to-minimize-violent-behavior-in-children.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Healthy Diets Help Older Adults Live Longer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A recent study by US researchers has found that older adults who adopted a healthy diet were more likely to live longer than those who did not. In a study of 2,500 Americans between the ages of 70 and 79 over a ten year period will report these findings in the January 2011 issue of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/healthy-diets-help-older-adults-live-longer.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Protecting Yourself Abroad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While on your travels throughout the world, you not only want to see all the new sights and sounds of your destination, but you want to arrive home safe as well. Make sure that you are cautious when you travel so you can enjoy your vacation with less worry! Don&#8217;t Look Like a Tourist Many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/protecting-yourself-abroad.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Recognizing Abusive Behavior Is An Essential Aspect Of Violence Prevention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Along with domestic violence, documented cases of school and cyber bullying have steadily increased over the years. Violence has become a widespread epidemic that forces its victims to suffer in silence, sometimes for years. The abused are often ashamed to ask for help or discuss the problem with friends or family. Teen violence is a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/recognizing-abusive-behavior-is-an-essential-aspect-of-violence-prevention.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Potential Situations that can lead to Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No one likes to be in a violent situation, nor in one that is uneasy and headed towards that direction. Violence is a very serious act that often starts with emotions that get out of control. Many things can contribute to violent behavior and outbursts that occur with people, but often after a situation has [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/potential-situations-that-can-lead-to-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Understanding Health And Violence Prevention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As more people search for ways to improve their quality of life, the interest in health and violence prevention is at an all time high. This has lead public health officials to implement a four step procedure that can be applied to help monitor health and violence prevention procedures. This process is applied to violent [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/understanding-health-and-violence-prevention.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Avoiding Teen Dating Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Teens are starting to date these days much sooner than they were 10 or even 20 years ago. There is also the introduction of mood-enhancing chemicals in their dating social circle that includes things like alcohol and drugs. When these things become a part of the equation, the teens often experience emotional and physical outbursts [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/avoiding-teen-dating-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Public Health Issues That Affect Every Community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The term public health refers to ongoing science that helps prevent disease and prolong a healthy life. Public health actively monitors each community for threats that may affect the health of the general population. Public health threats to a community are based on the health analysis of the overall population. Some primary concerns of public [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/public-health-issues-that-affect-every-community.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>New Laws Focus On Ways To Reduce Gun Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Firearm violence has been responsible for the deaths of more than one million people in the past thirty years. These staggering statistics only refer to the violent gun deaths in the United states. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) fact sheet on youth violence, more than fifty six hundred children and young adults [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/new-laws-focus-on-ways-to-reduce-gun-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>An Overview Of Health And Violence Prevention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to the Georgia Department of Community Health, the main cause of injuries for females between the ages of fifteen and forty four are sexual assault and domestic violence. Thirty percent of women in this age group are victims of domestic violence. These violent crimes against women are very often committed by someone who knows [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/an-overview-of-health-and-violence-prevention.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Public Health Studies Ways To Prevent Disease And Injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Public health is a wide and diverse field of scientific studies that work to improve and protect the health of a community. This is done by conducting research that targets the prevention of injuries and disease, promoting healthy and active lifestyles, and raising public awareness with education. Public health officials carefully analyze how genetics, the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/public-health-studies-ways-to-prevent-disease-and-injuries.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Combating School Bullying Issues</title>
		<description><![CDATA[School authorities have a very real problem when it comes to school bullies. They are sometimes hard to identify and many times even harder to control. Because the bullying situation in many schools is so rampant, authorities often decide to either ignore the problem or wait until it escalates to a point where they have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/combating-school-bullying-issues.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How to Have a Safe Bonfire Outside</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Snuggling around a cozy fire and roasting marshmallows makes everyone feel safe and happy. Camping trips, youth outings and just plain old good family time is a great time to build a fire outside. Bonfires are also especially popular with schools and colleges, especially when they&#8217;re all rooting for their favorite sports teams to win, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-have-a-safe-bonfire-outside.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Characteristics of a School-Yard Bully</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Unfortunately, bullies come in all shapes, forms and ages, but the school-yard bully is perhaps the one that many children fear the most. It&#8217;s likely because it is in a school setting and the one thing that most kids want is to fit in and be accepted. Being bullied means that the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/characteristics-of-a-school-yard-bully.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Understanding Prescription Medication</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When you are seriously ill or have a condition that requires consistent maintenance month after month, it is common to take prescription medication as part of your treatment. Medication isn&#8217;t just for when you are sick; it can also help ease the symptoms of permanent conditions such as nerve damage. Many emotional [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/understanding-prescription-medication.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>What is Cyber-Bullying?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Internet is a vast place where many people go to for information, resources and to find friends. Finding and meeting new people online has fast become a popular way to meet new people and to stay in the know on what&#8217;s going on in their friends lives. The newest craze of social networking and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/what-is-cyber-bullying.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Concept of Self-Defense</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Learning to defend yourself is something that we teach our children from the time they enter elementary school even until they get to college. We want them to understand how to protect themselves in any situation and also how to avoid getting into any fights or arguments. As adults, we must also learn to defend [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/the-concept-of-self-defense.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Stranger Danger</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Stranger danger is a cute play on words that we teach our children as young as they&#8217;re able to comprehend what we mean. When we talk about stranger danger, we&#8217;re teaching the children that talking to strangers or going off somewhere with a stranger is something that is not wise to do and that can [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/stranger-danger.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>3 ways to avoid catching the common cold</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The common cold is perhaps one of the most annoying illnesses there is, simply because it&#8217;s not life-threatening, yet it can linger on and on for weeks and make the person suffer and totally miserable. There is also no cure for the common cold which makes it even more annoying since the person has to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/3-ways-to-avoid-catching-the-common-cold.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Public Sanitation Habits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Public health is a topic that gets a lot of media attention, especially when there is an outbreak of some kind that threatens the overall health and safety of the general population and local communities. There are many types of illness outbreaks that are adequately contained immediately that never becomes public knowledge or that people [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/public-sanitation-habits.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How to properly dispose of needles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The sight of a needle is enough to make a person weakened or faint. Many people have a great fear when it comes to needles and injections and would just prefer to not be bothered with it. However, there are some types of illnesses or medical conditions that warrant the use of needles on a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-properly-dispose-of-needles.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Sleep your way to better health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by CrazyFast via Flickr Our state of health is determined not only by what we eat or drink, but also by how much sleep and rest our bodies get. Studies have shown that people who get seven or more hours of sleep each night are also more likely to not be overweight, stressed or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/sleep-your-way-to-better-health.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Can Social Smoking Hurt?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Locator via Flickr Everybody’s heard about social drinking. There is a population out there that advocates having an alcoholic drink or two in social gatherings to maintain that perfect balance. If trends are anything to go by, social smoking could soon be a common phenomenon. As the term implies, social smokers light up [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/can-social-smoking-hurt.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The effects of your diet on your health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just about everybody at one time or another has enjoyed eating their favorite greasy hamburger and fries, or slurped on an extra-thick shake to top it all off. This indulgence may be an occasional pleasure for some, or a daily plate for others. While it may have been really good going down, they may later [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/the-effects-of-your-diet-on-your-health.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Health on a Budget: The ABCs to Reducing your Medical Expenses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s no secret that life is full of unexpected surprises, with many of those surprises being financial. From auto troubles to unforeseen medical issues, many instances arise that require a dire need of additional money. Luckily, people do have an option in the form of a cash advance. These monetary agreements are quick, easy to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/health-on-a-budget-the-abcs-to-reducing-your-medical-expenses.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How to avoid road rage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;ve all experienced the uncomfortable episodes in traffic where we&#8217;ve cut someone off in traffic or we&#8217;ve been cut off by them while we&#8217;re all trying to get to our destinations. The person involved may give you a cross look or even mouth some things to you that will make you cover your child&#8217;s eyes. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-avoid-road-rage.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Making a citizens arrest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Making a citizen&#8217;s arrest is much like &#8220;The Andy Griffith Show where Barney would arrest law-breakers and put them in jail. Although Barney was an officer of the law, it was quite comical how he would arrest the people of the town and throw them in jail for sometimes no good reasons. The first thing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/making-a-citizens-arrest.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Using a Pmi Mortgage Calculator</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you’re thinking about buying a home but plan on putting less than 20 percent down, you may be required to purchase private mortgage insurance (PMI). The banks use PMI as a safeguard in cases where homeowners default on their loan. Should you default on your mortgage, the bank has recourse through the insurance company [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/using-a-pmi-mortgage-calculator.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Practice Smart Drinking Habits at Know Your Limit!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia While you&#8217;re out having fun and drinking alcohol remember to be smart about it. If you consume too much alcohol, you can lose control and end up wrecking not only your night, but most likely all the people&#8217;s nights around you as well! Additionally, you could also find yourself in a bad [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/practice-smart-drinking-habits-at-know-your-limit.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Being A Street Smart Traveler</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia When travelling to a new destination, you&#8217;re looking to have a good time, not extra worry or problems to come your way. You want to take in the sights, food and entertainment the area has to offer. There are certain things you should know and think about before going on your trip [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/being-a-street-smart-traveler.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Reducing Your Risk of Being Sexually Assaulted</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Women today need to be very cautious and careful about the things they do and the places they go. Unfortunately, women make a lot of mistakes when coming face to face with an attacker that can put them more at risk of becoming kidnapped, assaulted, raped and/or even killed. By knowing what some of these [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/reducing-your-risk-of-being-sexually-assaulted.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Stranger Awareness &amp; Protecting Yourself</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone wants to protect themselves from becoming a victim. It&#8217;s important to think about what to do in situations that may arise to see if you&#8217;re as cautious and aware as you should be in order to guard against those that may be out to hurt you. One common mistake made is that people are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/stranger-awareness-protecting-yourself.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tips on outdoor grilling safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia It is so much fun to sit outside in the brisk, clean air and grill out while relaxing and enjoying your surroundings. Many people choose to grill out for those very reasons and often invite friends over to participate in it with them. Grilling out and entertaining is probably one of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/tips-on-outdoor-grilling-safety.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Shop Online With Home Depot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Before Hawaiians get violent over a home improvement project, they should go to Home Depot. Home Depot is a giant in the home renovation industry, catering to those individuals with a do-it-yourself attitude. The retail store sells everything from laminate flooring to appliances and from decorative sconces to barbecue grills. While many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/shop-online-with-home-depot.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Being A Smarter &amp; Safer Traveler</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s so exciting to pack your bags and get away from normal life for awhile! However, there are many safety issues to consider when you are travelling. You need to be smart and take some precautions so that you can be safer during your trip especially if you happen to be travelling alone. As far [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/being-a-smarter-safer-traveler.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Protecting Yourself &amp; Loved Ones From Getting The Flu</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Dan Queiroz via Flickr Influenza (or the flu as it is more commonly known) is definitely something that no one wants to get or experience. It can make you feel extremely awful for days on end and be accompanied with some very unpleasant symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, a cough, sore throat, fever, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/protecting-yourself-loved-ones-from-getting-the-flu.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Make It More Difficult For Someone To Steal Your Car</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You can&#8217;t really stop a professional car thief from trying to steal your vehicle, but you can slow them down or make it more difficult for them. If it takes too long to steal, the better chance you have that it won&#8217;t be stolen. They will look somewhere else for any easier target. So, don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/make-it-more-difficult-for-someone-to-steal-your-car.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Limiting Children&#8217;s Exposure To Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Society is progressively becoming increasingly violent. A good portion is due to the amount of violence that people, especially children, are being exposed to in movies, television and video games. Children in the U.S. watch an average of 3-4 hours of TV daily. The media has a powerful influence on shaping not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/limiting-childrens-exposure-to-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Domestic Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Youth are not the only individuals affected by violence. Domestic violence is highly prevalent among residents in Hawaii, and the state is increasing its programs available to assist victims of these horrible crimes. The Hawaii State Coalition against Domestic Violence is a strong partner in preventing violence and offering a safe place [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/domestic-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Understanding The Changes to FHA Home Mortgages</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The new home shopper interested in applying for the FHA loan will find that there are changes being made now or changes that will be made in the near future to the way FHA home mortgages are birthed.  There are some aspects of home ownership that are technical in nature and time comsuming. One of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/understanding-the-changes-to-fha-home-mortgages.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violence Prevention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia No matter what type of violence is taking place, whether it is emotional, physical, or otherwise, all individuals should free themselves of these types of situations. Many women in particular feel restricted in their freedoms, partially due to the fact that they have probably been downtrodden and abused for long periods of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violence-prevention.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How to Get Help</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If someone suspects that they or someone they love is a victim of violence, whether domestic, workplace, or otherwise, they must turn to available resources as soon as possible. The sooner a situation has been recognized as dangerous, the sooner the victim can get help and leave before they are seriously injured or even killed. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-get-help.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Workplace Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The most common types of violence are youth (gang) and domestic violence. However, there are several other types of violence as well that should never be tolerated. One example of this is workplace violence. In a pamphlet distributed by the state of Hawaii, the Hawaii Workplace Violence Working Group Committee, it reported [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/workplace-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Protecting Students from Violence at School</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s back-to-school time, and that has parents thinking about a lot of things: buying clothes and supplies, fixing lunches, attending school events, and helping with homework. But there&#8217;s one thing that&#8217;s involved with children going back to school that most parents probably don&#8217;t think about: keeping our kids safe while they&#8217;re in school. It&#8217;s no [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/protecting-students-from-violence-at-school.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Take Safety Measures Against School Bullies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Trouble with homework, not knowing what to have for lunch, and deciding what activities to take part in are some typical problems your child is faced with when returning to school in the fall. But there&#8217;s one other problem that some students have to face when summer&#8217;s over and school begins: facing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/take-safety-measures-against-school-bullies.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Protecting Your Child from Teen Dating Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Your child has just started high school, and you are overwhelmed with emotion. It&#8217;s hard to believe that your baby is actually in high school, and growing up faster than the speed of light. You&#8217;ve probably had several talks with her about your own high school experiences, which has led you to start contemplating about [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/protecting-your-child-from-teen-dating-violence-2.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Cash in a Tight Spot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You are never immune from the possibilities of financial trouble. Life can throw you a curveball at any minute so you never know when you are going to come up short for the next car, mortgage, or electric bill payment. It’s a scary feeling when you have to scramble for fast cash but know that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/cash-in-a-tight-spot.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Set up a Neighborhood Safety Watch Program in Your Community</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Neighborhood safety watch programs are being set up in communities all over the country to help keep crime rates down. You can set up a neighborhood watch program in your community if you&#8217;re experiencing break-ins, theft, or any other similar problems that affect the safety of you and your neighbors, especially the kids. Your local [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/set-up-a-neighborhood-safety-watch-program-in-your-community-2.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Neighborhood Safety Watch Program Implementation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you and your neighbors have decided to start a neighborhood safety watch program in your community, there are some steps you should follow to set it up properly and keep it maintained. The first step you&#8217;ll want to do is register your group with your local law enforcement agency&#8217;s Neighborhood Watch program. The program [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/neighborhood-safety-watch-program-implementation-2.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Having A Safe Night Out On The Town: #1 &#8211; A Few Helpful Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone likes to go out and have a fun night on the town. But it is not just about going out and having a good time, you need to think about your safety and well being as well. Especially women need to think about when they are out at night and need to be aware [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/having-a-safe-night-out-on-the-town-1-a-few-helpful-tips.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Seek Relief without Violence</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence is a problem wherever it may be found. Occasionally people may decide it is the only way to solve another problem – war springs to mind – but for the most part, society eschews violence, at least in reality. It&#8217;s hard to remember this, as entertainment and the media are saturated with violence, but [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/seek-relief-without-violence.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Having A Safe Night Out On The Town: #2 &#8211; Some More Useful Tips</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Staying safe during your night out on the town will make your outing even more enjoyable and memorable. In the previous article there were some simple tips given to help you be safer while you live it up on your night out. Remember to always use the buddy system, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/having-a-safe-night-out-on-the-town-2-some-more-useful-tips.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Gender Specific Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A sobering statistic: More than 200,000 American women will lose their lives this year to alcohol and drug abuse and related illnesses. This is four times the number of women who will lose their lives to breast cancer. Ironically, the public thought is that this is a male dominated problem. However, these problems have plagued [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/gender-specific-alcohol-rehabilitation-programs.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Safety Measures for Bikers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Biking is a very popular and enjoyable sport, especially in areas where there is mountainous or flat terrain, making it conducive to ride bicycles of all kinds. Mountain biking and recreational biking is great for exercise and enjoying the outdoors. It can be done in most any area, including busy cities, countryside and neighborhoods. You [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/safety-measures-for-bikers.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How to Stay Healthy During Cold Season</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There is no particular time of the year when it&#8217;s the best time to get a cold. A person can catch a cold during any season of the year, even summertime, so safety precautions are good to practice all year and all seasons to avoid the unpleasant illness. There are however a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-stay-healthy-during-cold-season.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Practicing Kitchen Safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Home accidents account for over thirty percent of cases seen in most emergency rooms. Most home accidents involve falling down stairs or incidences with furniture. One of the most frequently occurring household accidents are situations that happen in the kitchen including grease fires, knife cuts, spills and falls on liquids in the floor and stove [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/practicing-kitchen-safety.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Insurance Priorities: Life, Health, Home, and Car Insurance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone has financial obligations—each specific to an individual&#8217;s location, values, and time. For certain people, a day without a car could make the difference between keeping and losing a job. For others, a car is a &#8220;sometimes&#8221; luxury, not really necessary all the time. Insurance for health care can be very similar. Some people suffer [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/insurance-priorities-life-health-home-and-car-insurance.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Using Natural Health Medicines and Other Alternatives</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Natural health is likely one of the best ways to sustain a more long-term approach to good living. Not only are they better for your body overall, but there are more varieties and options to choose from in the natural supplements category. Since the word &#8216;natural&#8217; usually refers to something that is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/using-natural-health-medicines-and-other-alternatives.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Budget Your Medical Expenses With a Prepaid Card</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you have recurring medical expenses, like monthly prescriptions that need to be filled, it&#8217;s important to make sure that you have the money for them. They&#8217;re important to your health, but sometimes other expenses get in the way. Don&#8217;t let other bills and household needs stop you from getting the medications that you&#8217;re supposed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/budget-your-medical-expenses-with-a-prepaid-card.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>The Best Remedies for the Common Cold</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Content Being sick means having to take medications to get better. Sicknesses aren&#8217;t always serious or life-threatening, but can be life&#8217;s little inconveniences, much like a cold. There are a myriad of things to take that are good for one of the most annoying and frequently occuring illnesses that plagues most people: the common cold. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/the-best-remedies-for-the-common-cold.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Teaching Violence Prevention to Kindergartners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The best time to each violence prevention to anyone is to stress the importance of it at an age as young as possible. We teach babies not to hit, spit or kick their siblings or playmates and continue that teaching throughout their formative years. Sometimes children learn these behavioral principles early on, and sometimes it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/teaching-violence-prevention-to-kindergartners.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Shop and Save with Coupon Codes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone needs to save wherever they can in difficult economic times. In Hawaii, these tough times can cause people to get violent, but violence isn&#8217;t the answer when there are many ways to save money. A great way to save is by using coupon codes, which give you a discount on all sorts of products, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/shop-and-save-with-coupon-codes.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Driving Safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The average adult has been driving for ten years or more, especially if they started around the age of sixteen. Whenever a new driver gets on the road, no matter what age they may be, practicing safety measures is usually at the top of their priority list. They make sure they follow [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/driving-safety.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Tips for Sports Safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Playing sports is probably one of the best forms of exercise that people engage in for fun, weight loss or as something they may do competitively. Sports requires a lot of energy and focus, especially if it is a team sport like football or basketball. Engaging in various sport activities also demands [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/tips-for-sports-safety.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Top Links of August Month</title>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.gutefrage.net/picoftheday/sporn.html http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/08/tiger-cub-smuggler http://digg.com/story/r/when_a_ground_zero_mosque_really_is_neither_2 http://www.gutefrage.net/picoftheday/bpoilspill.html http://digg.com/story/r/How_beaches_looked_100_years_ago_Pics http://digg.com/story/r/Meanwhile_in_India_Pic http://digg.com/story/r/what_to_do_on_a_flight_from_new_york_to_berlin_2 http://www.gutefrage.net/picoftheday/carwrecks.html]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/best-of-august-links.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Public Pool Safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During hot summer months, a great way to cool off is by taking a dip in the pool and letting the water whisk away the scorch of the blazing heat. Swimming is a favorite pastime for children and adults. It&#8217;s a great way to get in a good exercise regimen and a fun way to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/public-pool-safety.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How to Stay Healthy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Carl Johan via Flickr Staying healthy and practicing a good healthy lifestyle is very important for a person who wants to pursue longevity and a quality life. A healthy lifestyle incorporates a lot of components that factor into making health a bigger picture than what is readily viewable. Health is more than what [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-to-stay-healthy.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>On Watch: Spotting Signs of Abuse</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by kk+ via Flickr Perhaps you have a friend in need but don’t even know it!  Domestic violence is more common that you think.  Know the signs: • Is your friend or family member around anymore?  Perhaps she was around all the time; however, now you see her maybe once or twice a month [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/on-watch-spotting-signs-of-abuse.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>General Safety Measures for Public Places</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In most all public setting, the rules for safety vary according to each different place and situation. Depending on what is going on and the environment surrounding it, safety rules and regulations may change in requirements. What may be acceptable and viable in one situation may change in another situation. Public facilities have general safety [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/general-safety-measures-for-public-places.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Beware the Whirlwind Romance</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jessica was an outgoing woman with a great sense of humor when she met Sam. They fell in love instantly, and after a whirlwind romance they were married. Though Jessica had always dreamed of a big wedding, they eloped because Sam hated crowds. He convinced her that their love was more important than material things. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/beware-the-whirlwind-romance.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Drug Addiction Recovery Program Leads to Better Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Establishing a Solid Health Routine Practicing good health means deciding first that you want to pursue a better lifestyle and a healthier way of living. To do this and to meet your goals, you must first decide you should develop a consistent routine that you will be able to live by on a regular basis. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/drug-addiction-recovery-program-leads-to-better-health.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Safety in Numbers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia There is in fact, safety in numbers, especially when it is dealing with people and being in situations where a person&#8217;s physical protection is important. Safety in numbers mean that there is less likely of a chance of having something happen to you physically if there are many people around or if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/safety-in-numbers.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Proper Medication Dosage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Medication is used in most any situation of illness, and given in correct dosages ensure that the person returns to a healthy state quicker and stronger. Giving incorrect medicine dosages can be potentially harmful for a person, especially if the medication is meant for a particular illness and is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/proper-medication-dosage.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>How Do I Know If Something is Abuse?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Everyone needs to be educated on what constitutes abuse as well as the effects of abuse.  Many actions that seem harmless are actually considered criminal. If they happen between people in a relationship, they are domestic abuse—even if they aren’t at home when they happen. It may surprise people to realize they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-do-i-know-if-something-is-abuse.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Heart Healthy Exercises</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Cardiovascular exercises are the best way to maintain and ensure a healthy heart for a long time. They key is to make sure that you perform some type of cardiovascular exercises on a daily basis for at least twenty minutes or more. This gets the heart muscle pumping and the blood moving [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/heart-healthy-exercises.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Avoiding Violent Situations</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Violence can erupt from most any situation, personal or social. Harassment of any nature (sexual, verbal or physical) or violent situations that arise from exposure to these things can make any situation uncomfortable and difficult to deal with. Violence is often a result of failure to deal with uncomfortable situations that come up, and not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/avoiding-violent-situations.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Early Warning Signs of a Potentially Abusive Partner</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Of course, hindsight is always 20-20. Many women, particularly young women or those with a low self-esteem, find themselves infatuated with men who are charming and who promise them the world.  But abusers don’t usually reveal their true selves immediately, making it difficult for the woman to see him for who he truly is. Experts [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/early-warning-signs-of-a-potentially-abusive-partner.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Habits that Promote Healthy Living</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia People want to look and feel good every day and want to do that for as long as they can. When they feel good in the body, they are able to enjoy life more and have more opportunities to do things that they otherwise would not get a chance to do if [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/habits-that-promote-healthy-living.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Emotional Abuse:  One Tool in an Abuser’s Toolbox</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia The question has been asked a million times:  &#8221;If it was so bad, then why didn&#8217;t she just leave?&#8221; When talking about domestic violence, people who aren&#8217;t familiar with it think it&#8217;s a case of the old saying,&#8221;Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.&#8221; In reality, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/emotional-abuse-one-tool-in-an-abuser%e2%80%99s-toolbox.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Internet Safety for Children</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Learning is something that everyone needs to make a habit of by exposing themselves to the resources that can bring them knowledge and understanding. There are many resources for learning with an abundance of books and libraries, but the Internet has quickly become the preferred source of learning for adults and children, and has become [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/internet-safety-for-children.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Corporate Workplace Safety Measures</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Corporate America is not the first place that you would think of when trying to implement regulations that help to hazardous situations. Many small situations occur in the office work environment that get taken for granted. Minor burns, cuts, scrapes and accidents can occur quickly and without warning in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/corporate-workplace-safety-measures.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Sitemap</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Page 1 of 5 : NextPostsCategory: ExerciseGet Involved in Teaching Peace to ChildrenHeart Healthy ExercisesHow to avoid road rageUnderstanding Prescription MedicationCategory: GeneralStranger DangerBeware the Whirlwind RomanceCash in a Tight SpotDrug Addiction Recovery Program Leads to Better HealthGeneral Safety Measures for Public PlacesGoing Against the Grain for Great Fun and Savings!Health on a Budget: The ABCs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/sitemap.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Violence Prevention for High School Students</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Teen violence is a real problem for many of today&#8217;s schools. Administrators have the challenge of finding ways to keep teens from committing acts of violence or from becoming a victim of violent situations. In many regards, students may not understand what behavioral characteristics lead to violent behavior, therefore it is the duty of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/violence-prevention-for-high-school-students.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Payday Loans Can Help When You&#8217;re Short of Cash</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you crunched for cash before your paycheck comes? Has your car broken down and you can’t get to work without it? Do you have a sudden medical emergency? Payday loans might be a good solution for you. The disadvantage of payday loans is they come with a high interest rate, so you have to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/how-payday-loans-can-be-exceptionally-helpful-for-unexpected-expenses.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Practicing Safety When Jogging or Running</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Frequent exercising is a very good habit to adopt and can be fairly easy to incorporate into any active, busy lifestyle. Your exercise of choice of course should be one that is fairly easy to navigate and enjoyable so that you can continue to pursue it, even when it becomes harder or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/practicing-safety-when-jogging-or-running.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Going Against the Grain for Great Fun and Savings!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Think you can’t afford a summer vacation this year? Well, maybe try thinking outside the box! Here are some alternative ideas that might help you still have that vacation that you and your family need this year! Do It Early, Do It During the Week Airfare is the largest expense when it [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/going-against-the-grain-for-great-fun-and-savings.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Avoiding Heatstroke Illnesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia During the blazing heat of summer months in most areas of the country, it&#8217;s very common to be faced with varying temperatures anywhere from the mid-80&#8242;s to temperatures that hover in the low 100&#8242;s. Because of this, there are many heat-related illnesses that are a result of these high numbers. Implementing a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/avoiding-heatstroke-illnesses.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Contact</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Required: Full name Email address Optional: Phone numberWeb address Required: Subject Please make a selection To make a comment To ask a question Report a site problem Other (explain below) Message Is fire hot or cold? - Why ask? To confirm you&#8217;re a person Note: The input below should not be filled in. It is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/contact.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>About Us</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello. Welcome to Project Violence: Hawaii. Here at PVH we dedicate ourselves to giving the public information about the dangers of violence. We also provide information on how to maintain a healthy body as well as how to help people who are unhealthy. We also dedicate on posting only the highest quality of articles so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/about-us.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Relieve Money Stress with Payday Loans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most people have experienced a time in their lives when stretching the last few dimes out of a paycheck is frustrating and depressing. Many people in Hawaii get depressed then violent because they can&#8217;t pay their bills. But you don’t have to let it get the best of you and you don’t have to fall [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/relieve-money-stress-with-payday-loans.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Practice Baby Safety by Baby-Proofing Your Home</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image by Getty Images via @daylife Making your home a safe place for the baby is very important. Babies have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and need a safe environment to quench their thirst. Having things in a controlled, safe environment leaves their small world completely open for them to learn and explore without being [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/practice-baby-safety-by-baby-proofing-your-home.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Save on Prescriptions with Free Discount Prescription Cards</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you don&#8217;t have health insurance that covers prescription medications, you can save money by getting free discount prescription cards for the whole family. You can get a discount of up to 75 percent on prescriptions at thousands of locations including places such as Wal-mart, Walgreen&#8217;s, and many other national and local pharmacies, super stores, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/save-on-prescriptions-with-free-discount-prescription-cards.htm</link>
			</item>
	<item>
		<title>Practicing Needle Safety</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Image via Wikipedia Handling hypodermic needles is very serious and should be handled with caution and care. Many people don&#8217;t realize the results of mishandling hypodermic needles and oftentimes end up with ailments or a sickness that could have been avoided with proper education and needle application. The medical facility in emergency room units, laboratories [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.preventviolencehawaii.org/test.htm</link>
			</item>
</channel>
</rss>

