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Free information from the Women's Self-Defense Institute on rape prevention, personal protection, security and personal safety for women and girls.

Lessons from Meredith Emerson's Murder

The savage and depraved murder of Meredith Emerson by Gary Hilton  in Georgia offers dramatic lessons for the rest of us.

Defense Against Weapons Survey Results!

Here's the set up: You've been attacked by bad guy with a weapon and you've managed to disarm him, now what do you do?Go here for the results...

Fight Like a Girl promotes self-defense

Fighting like a girl may be considered a weakness. Phoenix business owner Cory Kahabka thinks it is the best thing a woman can do.
A Successful "Failure" of a Pre-Attack Interview  Failing your next interview can prevent a rape and possibly save your life. Find out what to look for and see how Charlotte recently escaped an attack by successfully failing an interview. An Easy and Effective Eye Attack for Women's Self-Defense. We've found an easy eye gouge that everyone interested in women's self-defense can integrate into their bag of tricks.  Protect Yourself from Identity Theft  Identity theft has doubled since 2001. Don't think it can't happen to you and don't think it's not that big of a deal.  At the very least, you'll spend an average of $1,000 clearing your name and restoring your credit standing and it can take years to clean up the mess.
 
Carjacking Scheme Hoax Still Teaches Valuable Parking Lot Safety Lessons Okay, so the e-mail you've probably seen on the new carjacking scheme is really just a hoax.  But it does open the discussion on what you need to do and exactly what you can do to stay safe in one of the most dangerous places around -- the parking lot! Every Predator's Biggest Fear! Use this information to protect yourself from those criminals who would prey on you. He's Drunk:  Does Your Self-Defense System Rely Too Much on Pain Compliance?
You've trained to really hurt him.  But will it fail when the your attacker is intoxicated?
The Principles of Self-Defense for Women
Here are six easy to remember principles that can make the difference in your successful self-defense plan.
Choosing a Self-Defense Course
What should you look for? And, what should you avoid?
Protecting Yourself on the Road
What can you do to defend yourself against Road Rage or assault while you are driving?
Can You Talk Your Way Out of a Rape or Run Away?
Let's take a look at these two personal protection strategies and hold them up to the light of reality. 
Talking Your Way Out of a Rape. This guest article by Susan Bartelstone was first presented to me as a counterpoint to the conclusion reached in the article directly below.  But her conclusions are actually close to our findings and make for interesting reading.  Do You Need a Weapon?
Does a weapon belong in your self-defense plan?
Ever heard of "rope" or "roofies"?  Get the scoop on this date rape drug! Protect Yourself By Protecting Your Privacy
Here's the steps you should take right now to keep the wrong people from getting the information they need to hurt you.
What to Do If Gunfire Erupts!
No nonsense advice on exactly what to do when gunfire erupts at work or at school.
Self-Defense Tales from a Professional Victim
Author Bill Langlois is a retired veteran of the San Francisco Police Dept. where he was a mugging decoy, a "professional victim". Here are some of the lessons he learned.
Identify Your Attacker
Develop a system now so you can help police capture your attacker.
The Ultimate Concealed Weapon
You can always have it with you, but your kids can't play with it. It is legal in all 50 states and you'll never be stopped at the airport x-ray machine with it.
Advice from Criminal Justice Professional 'X'
The most common mistakes women make which lead to rape, from a professional who works with sexual offenders.
Talking About Stalking
He has been calling you, following you and is now threatening you. Chances are he is your ex. But, there is almost an equal chance he can be a co-worker, an acquaintance or even a stranger. Should you be worried? 
Sexual Assault: It Can't Happen to Me, Right? It's called "optimism bias" and it's a well-established intuitive human response. Optimism bias is the phenomenon where individuals disproportionately believe that they will not become a victim even though statistics prove that a peril exists and it's widely acknowledged that it could occur.

Women's Self-Defense Technique: How to Escape When Trapped Face Down!  You are attacked from behind and you've been pushed to the
ground or the floor.  Maybe you've even been pushed down on
the seats of a car and the attacker is pinning you down flat in
an effort to beat or choke you into submission.

 

   

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