She Was Going On Her First Blind Date. Look At Her NecklaceIts a dangerous world these days, with so many different dating websites. A girl takes a risk every time she goes to meet a new man. Who knows? He could be dangerous, even a killer. Thats why its important for young women to take precautionary measures. Carry pepper spray, and always let someone know where you are going before you go on a blind date. According to a recent study, the Boston Globe found that forcible sex offenses increased by 40% from 2012 to 2013, and some people think that this can be attributed to the new realm of online dating, which makes it easier for sexual predators to find victims. But young inventor Yasmin Mustafa created something that will keep more women safe from these threats. Athena, named after the Greek goddess of wisdom and strength, is a symbol of strength. It is an alert button disguised as an elegant necklace. According to the website, to activate Athena, hold down the button for 3 seconds to sounda loud alarm. Simultaneously, loved ones receive text messages with the womans location and a 1-click call to 911. The stats are horrifying, and violence against women has been declared an epidemic. Sexual assaults, harassment, and inequality arent womens issues. Theyre societal issues. And as a society, we need to ask ourselves, Is this the best we can do? Yasmin said. We would recommend Athena to girls from middle school up anyone in an urban environment, a college campus, those who work late at night, travel a lot, and/or feel unsafe walking at night.Women should not need to alter their lifestyle, modify their behavior, or carry self-defense devices to protect themselves. And our goal is to help create a society where that is a reality. 