How to protect women as herself

through and the mental and emotional scars it left behind. This should not be as normal and commonplace as it has become. With so many women sharing stories of facing danger, violation, assault or worse at the hands of perpetrators, and revealing how they have had to survive after such an ordeal, more women and girls are left not only feeling heartbreak for these women who they relate to, but also fear for their own safety, and nobody should be afraid to simply exist.

At The Safety Box CIC ®, we pride ourselves on being able to provide some support through our self defence sessions. We want more young women and girls to be able to feel safe on our streets, to feel safe going into places, to feel safe existing in our society. All women deserve to live in a society that prioritises their safety, that brings justice to people that harm them, that gives them the space and courage to speak up, that provides them with knowledge, support, and resources in order to keep them safe.These are not only growing in demand, but in availability. As the need for communication and awareness is being met, women and girls are asking for those resources. Resources that not only focus on the behaviour of the perpetrator, but simple ways to defend themselves. Our self defence program hopes to fill some of that gap, providing simple, easy-to-remember techniques to defend yourself against harm and danger.
 

In Part 2, we will focus on some practical steps and resources that can be used to keep yourself safe in dangerous situations, as well as signs to be aware of and advice.