Basic Personal Safety (2 Hours)

Included are the following:

• Reading Nonverbal Cues and Body Language
• Practical Self Defense Using Simple Everyday Movements
• Common Sense Prevention
• Solutions to Hazardous Situations
• Discussion of Common Mistakes Made in Self Defense Situations
• Handouts For Each Participant

Fight Back 101 (4 Hours)

• Successful Methods to Overcoming “Fear”
• Variety of In-depth Role Playing of Self Defense Scenarios

DateSmart

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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:

• Learn the importance of self-reliance when confronted with violence
• Understand the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships
• Recognize patterns and behaviors related to dating violence
• Learn appropriate responses to potential dating violence situations
• Understand how to help a friend
• Know where they can go for help