DateSmart promotes healthy relationships and addresses dating violence prevention through a 3-hour workshop custom developed to reach youth from the middle to high school levels.
Using highly interactive small- and large-group discussions, activities, role plays, and media components, DateSmart instructors help students:
You Are Your Best Defense
This interactive, 4-hour practical self-defense workshop was developed for children ages twelve and up. During this dynamic workshop, experienced instructor(s) cover:
- safety awareness
- common sense preventions & solutions
- effective use of voice as a defense tool
- easily learned physical self-defense techniques
- effective escapes from holds
- the use of common items to fend off an attack
- the pros and cons of personal protection items
Participants have the opportunity to practice scenarios putting their knowledge to use.
Introduction to Self-Defense
This 90-minute workshop offers the younger child an age-appropriate introduction to self-defense. Topics include:
- safety awareness
- common sense preventions & solutions
- effective use of voice as a defense tool – NO, GO, TELL
- a sample of physical self-defense techniques
- use of common items to fend off an attack
