The issue:

Women everyday are in fear of being sexually assaulted or harassed. Learning how to defend yourself could not only help prevent assault or harassment, but also help women feel more empowered and courageous.

Some examples of self-defense include:

Tasers and pepper spray both are very common and efficient forms of self-defense. They are quick ways that can be an almost immediate defense on an attacker. Both are relatively small enough to carry on the day-to-day basis and are easy to use.

Physical self-defense is a skill that may take some time to learn, but a few weeks at a fitness center that offers classes can teach you so many ways that you can fight off attackers.

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 The stats:

50% of women felt unsafe walking alone after sark in a quiet street near their home, compared to one in seven men.

50% of women felt unsafe walking alone after dark in a busy public place, compared to one in five men.

80% of women felt unsafe walking alone after dark in a park or open space, compared to two out of five men.

≈67% of women (16-34 years of age) experienced one form of harassment in the previous 12 months. 44% of which have experienced catcalls, whistles, unwanted sexual comments, and 29% felt that they were being followed.

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Sign up or buy!

Go to your local fitness center that offers self- defense classes and get more information about how you can better protect yourself.

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Go to your local department store and buy some form of a self-defense weapon.