Extremely helpful. Presented in a positive, affirming, realistic and very professional manner. This information is an essential life skill for all women. Thank you!
Cecy U
Instructors very knowledgeable, adept at a using multi-layered approach to teaching many learning styles. Everyone got something from the training. Thanks!
Denise K
I am so glad that SafeSkills® came to Elon campus! I’ve been wanting to do this program since all the recent assaults on campus happened. Because of your workshop, I feel confident in my own power and my own abilities to be safer!
Mary H
Loved this workshop and want EVERY woman at Duke to take it. Beth and Kathy are awesome teachers dispensing invaluable skills & information – thank you so much!
Shin L

Self-Protection: Essential Skills for Women

This program teaches women how to recognize the signs of the early stages of an assault and how to respond appropriately. In a hands-on training, participants practice the skills to defend themselves. Women of all physical abilities can learn the simple and practical techniques SafeSkills® teaches.

Available as a training workshop or a one-hour talk.

Instruction Options Include:

  • Myths and Realities of Sexual Assault
    Knowing how sexual assaults commonly happen is an important part of staying safe. You will understand the different types of assaults and how to respond effectively.

  • Verbal Assertiveness Skills
    Verbal assertiveness is an important skill for making your boundaries clear. This is especially effective once you have learned to recognize the beginning stage of an assault and take assertive action early on, before the assault becomes physical.

  • Physical Resistance Skills
    When escape or verbal assertiveness are not viable options, it is important to know how to defend yourself. SafeSkills® teaches skills that anyone can learn and use.