Our Violence Prevention program teaches Empowerment Self-Defense, a holistic approach that emboldens people to feel strong, safe, and respected in all situations.
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Our program stands firmly against victim-blaming and examines social issues such as racism and sexism, and how they contribute to violence.  We teach proven safety strategies to reduce fear and violence, using trauma-sensitive practices consistent with current trauma-informed intervention models. Participants build skills in boundary-setting, consent, relationships, bystander intervention, and verbal assertiveness, alongside simple, accessible physical self-defense techniques.

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NEW OFFERING: Protest Safety
‍We also include protest safety education, emphasizing personal agency, situational awareness, de-escalation, and collective care to support safer participation in public demonstrations and community action.

‍Community
‍We are part of a community that not only works to prevent violence, but also to support those who have experienced it. We believe everyone is entitled to physical and emotional safety, and that building a peaceful, respectful society is a shared responsibility. Inquire about how we could build a course for your group.

*Scholarship applications are available if cost is a barrier.