It is my intention to educate women about Self-Protection. Reduce the odds that you could be a victim of a violent crime- not frighten you about the dangers of predators that lurk in the darkness. We can always find the good or bad if we set the intention. Therefore, get your head up, look people in the eyes and walk with purpose. Be prepared, not paranoid.
Keep the idea in mind that it is better to be prepared for 'something' that never arises than not prepared for 'something' that presents itself unexpectedly-especially when it has to do with saving your life or the life of somene you love. Self-Protection awareness training is a transferable skill that you can apply to several areas in your life. For example making wise, well thought-out decisions.
Personal Safety Advice 101
Awareness. Pay attention to your environment.
Would you rather see an attacker or be blind-sided? A teenager I was teaching last year was walking along the Lakeshore with a friend when a man walked past them. He then proceeded to come up from behind and punched her in the face, causing severe eye damage. You can't defend against a surprise attack until the first blow has been delivered.
Practice panning your eyes as you walk/stand. Challenge yourself to take in as much information as possible. If you are in a new environment what do you notice? If you are in a familiar environment does everything seem to be in place. Is there a person parked in a car that seems out of place? Is there someone exhibiting strange behaviour? I always teach to watch for strange behaviours rather than a STRANGER. Everyone we have ever welcomed into our lives was once a stranger................
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