In today’s world, with no shortage of violent crime, many women increasingly find themselves in situations or environments where they feel vulnerable. Professional work responsibilities or leadership roles may involve travel, meeting unfamiliar people, or working late hours or nightshifts. Women living alone or mothers running a household may be concerned with home security or family safety. Feeling that you have little control over your own safety can undermine self-confidence and quality of life.

 

The goal of this book is to equip adult women of average physical ability, with information that can help them lead safer and more confident lives. With practical advice on how to prevent or respond to situations that jeopardize your personal safety, “Women’s Self- Defense in a Changing World” will empower you with the knowledge needed to feel safer in your environment and give you the confidence to participate more fully in the activities and responsibilities you value.

 

This book answers these questions:

 

• How do I prevent an assault BEFORE it occurs?

• What do I do if directly confronted or chased?

• How do I respond to a home intrusion?

• What can I carry for self-defense?

• What do I do if confronted with a knife or gun?

• How can I respond to an active shooter with a rifle?

• What can I do if grabbed by the throat?

• And much more…

 

 Hundreds of step-by-step photographs with detailed descriptions of techniques taught to 1000’s of women during seminars at YMCAs, Rape Crisis Centers, and Community Agencies during the past 50 years.