Hi my name is Kathleen Baty and I am the CEO of SafetyChick Enterprises. Caring about your personal safety translates into every aspect of your life. Learning to live with strength, courage, and common sense is the greatest gift that you can give yourself. With this motto, SafetyChick Enterprises was born.As an author, journalist, and motivational speaker, I was the victim of a kidnap attempt at knife-point by an obsessive stalker.After fifteen years of living like a hunted animal, I came to the realization that living weak and in fear was going to destroy me, if I didn't turn the negative into a positive. That meant becoming proactive. I decided to use my hard-won knowledge and trial-by-fire skills as a lesson for women everywhere. If I could prevent just one woman from becoming a crime victim, like myself, it would all be worth it!Teaming with U.S Congressman Ed Royce, we set out to change the system. Within a few months, Congressman Royce and myself played a key role in the passage of the first national anti-stalking law. We now actually have a law that can prevent more serious crimes from happening. I think it's wonderful that law enforcement now has the tools to prevent a sexual assault, a rape, a murder, or another violent crime. In the years since, I have gladly assumed my role as a dedicated and articulate victims' rights advocate. I am honored to have had the opportunity to speak to millions of people through appearances on, The Today Show, The Montel Williams Show, America's Most Wanted, Inside Edition, Good Morning America and ABC World News Tonight, as well as features in publications, People Magazine, Time Magazine, Glamour, Redbook, Women's Day and USA Today.My new book, College Safety 101: Miss Independent's Guide to Empowerment, Confidence and Staying Safe was written for one reason, and one reason only-to help young women learn "Street Smart" before they have to learn it the hard way. As I said earlier...I believe that caring about your Personal Safety is the greatest gift that you can give yourself. Making SMART Personal Safety Choices is the way to go! It's not about being Paranoid...it's about being SMART!