Rape Assistance & Awareness Program : Programs & Services : Victim Services : Personal Safety Skills For Women

These affordable self-defense programs have been offered to Denver residents since 1991. All Personal Safety Skills programs are taught in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment by RAAP-certified instructors who have extensive backgrounds in victim related issues. All classes are taught and attended exclusively by female-identified women and girls. We strive to ensure that classes are appropriate for all students, regardless of strength or physical ability.

PAGE CONTENTS
-Personal Safety Skills Class Description
-How To Enroll In A Class
-Participant Feedback
-Giving Back: Supporting the Personal Safety Skills Program

PERSONAL SAFETY SKILLS CLASS DESCRIPTION

Personal Safety Skills for Women
Through participation in educational discussions and role-play activities participants learn how to convey boundaries and awareness as well as effective physical, verbal and psychological protection techniques to fend off an attack. Students gain knowledge and understanding of vulnerable body targets, how to protect themselves against weapons and multiple attackers, releases from threatening holds and effective ground fighting techniques. The course is appropriate for women and girls aged 13 and older.
- Full-length program is 12 hours in length

Personal Safety Skills for Girls
Through educational discussions and role-play activities students learn about their rights to personal and physical boundaries as well as how to assert these boundaries. Students learn the difference between safe and unsafe touches and secrets. Participants learn how to recognize and follow their instincts and how to use their voices effectively, while also learning some basic physical self protection techniques as well as awareness skills. This program is appropriate for all girls 9-12 years of age.
- Full-length program is 3 hours in length

Click on the above links for a copy of our flyer.

HOW TO ENROLL IN A CLASS

Public Classes: PSSW and PSSG classes are offered monthly throughout the Denver metropolitan area.
- For locations, fees and registration information, see the current Public Class Schedule.
- To sign up for a class this Spring 2008, please fill out a Personal Safety Skills Class Registration Form and follow the accompanying instructions to sign up.

Private Classes: RAAP also offers private classes that can be tailored to meet the needs of any organization or group of individuals like businesses/corporations, universities, high schools, middle schools, athletic teams, Girl Scout troops, family and friends, sororities, etc. These classes can range in length from 1 hour to the full-length 12 hour program to accommodate the needs of any group. For more information on scheduling a private program for your group, please fill out a PSSW/PSSG Class Information Form.

PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK

"I truly felt empowered and am happy to have shared it with my friends."
~October, 2002 graduate

"Thanks for teaching me the tools I need to feel that I can defend myself in any situation."
~January, 2003 graduate

"I learned skills that I am certain I could use to effectively defend myself."
~April, 2003 graduate

"I feel a stronger sense of security and less vulnerable."
~October, 2002 graduate

"I learned more than I ever thought there was to know about self-defense and the nature of attacks."
~April, 2003 graduate

"I definitely feel more empowered than I did before the class."
~ January, 2004 graduate

"Their confidence level and assertiveness rose dramatically in one short evening."
~September, 2004 Colfax Community Network

"The PSSW program has given many of our women a chance to feel strong and assertive after a lifetime of being battered and discarded by society."
~September, 2004 Empowerment Program

"I feel prepared and strong. I will never forget that "nobody has the right to make me feel uncomfortable or unsafe."
~March, 2003 graduate

"We are not powerless victims; we have strength and can defend ourselves."
~July, 2003 graduate

"This class is a MUST for ALL women."
~October, 2003 graduate

GIVING BACK: SUPPORTING THE PERSONAL SAFETY SKILLS PROGRAM

As we look forward to moving beyond program sustainability to growth and development to better meet the needs of the Denver metro community, we realize we cannot do so without the community's vital investment and support. So, how can you help? We always welcome financial support to help sustain our program (see below for more information). We also recognize that not everyone is able to make a financial contribution, but may be able to donate time, material items, skills, and other resources that are much needed. We are looking forward to posting a "wish list" on our webpage soon. In the meantime, please contact the Prevention Education Coordinator at 303.329.9922, ext. 317 for how else you can help.

Personal Safety Skills "Wish List"
Coming soon! Please visit us again in the near future!

Secure On-line Financial Donations
Would you like to know that your generous donation went to support the empowerment of women and girls? Our program fosters confidence, assurance and self-respect in our participants, as well as, teaches practical techniques that can be utilized to protect oneself in an attack situation.

Your generous contribution will allow women and girls who may otherwise be unable to afford to participate in this empowering, skill-building program an opportunity to do so. In addition, you are taking an active role in helping to eliminate sexual violence in our communities.

We all deserve to feel safe and have the knowledge to protect ourselves from danger. Your generous contribution to our program can help numerous women and girls embrace that right.

To make a contribution today, visit our sponsorships page. If you have any questions or would like additional information about Prevention Education programs, contact the Prevention Education Coordinator 303.329.9922, ext. 317.

Thank you for your support!

RAAP is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions are tax-deductible.

	Programs & Services Victim Services : Personal Safety Skills For Women Counseling \| Support Groups \| Case Management \| For Men \| Personal Safety Skills For Women These affordable self-defense programs have been offered to Denver residents since 1991. All Personal Safety Skills programs are taught in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment by RAAP-certified instructors who have extensive backgrounds in victim related issues. All classes are taught and attended exclusively by female-identified women and girls. We strive to ensure that classes are appropriate for all students, regardless of strength or physical ability. PAGE CONTENTS -Personal Safety Skills Class Description -How To Enroll In A Class -Participant Feedback -Giving Back: Supporting the Personal Safety Skills Program PERSONAL SAFETY SKILLS CLASS DESCRIPTION Personal Safety Skills for Women Through participation in educational discussions and role-play activities participants learn how to convey boundaries and awareness as well as effective physical, verbal and psychological protection techniques to fend off an attack. Students gain knowledge and understanding of vulnerable body targets, how to protect themselves against weapons and multiple attackers, releases from threatening holds and effective ground fighting techniques. The course is appropriate for women and girls aged 13 and older. - Full-length program is 12 hours in length *Personal Safety Skills for Girls* Through educational discussions and role-play activities students learn about their rights to personal and physical boundaries as well as how to assert these boundaries. Students learn the difference between safe and unsafe touches and secrets. Participants learn how to recognize and follow their instincts and how to use their voices effectively, while also learning some basic physical self protection techniques as well as awareness skills. This program is appropriate for all girls 9-12 years of age. - Full-length program is 3 hours in length Click on the above links for a copy of our flyer. HOW TO ENROLL IN A CLASS *Public Classes:* PSSW and PSSG classes are offered monthly throughout the Denver metropolitan area. - For locations, fees and registration information, see the current Public Class Schedule. - To sign up for a class this Spring 2008, please fill out a Personal Safety Skills Class Registration Form and follow the accompanying instructions to sign up. *Private Classes:* RAAP also offers private classes that can be tailored to meet the needs of any organization or group of individuals like businesses/corporations, universities, high schools, middle schools, athletic teams, Girl Scout troops, family and friends, sororities, etc. These classes can range in length from 1 hour to the full-length 12 hour program to accommodate the needs of any group. For more information on scheduling a private program for your group, please fill out a PSSW/PSSG Class Information Form. PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK "I truly felt empowered and am happy to have shared it with my friends." ~October, 2002 graduate "Thanks for teaching me the tools I need to feel that I can defend myself in any situation." ~January, 2003 graduate "I learned skills that I am certain I could use to effectively defend myself." ~April, 2003 graduate "I feel a stronger sense of security and less vulnerable." ~October, 2002 graduate "I learned more than I ever thought there was to know about self-defense and the nature of attacks." ~April, 2003 graduate "I definitely feel more empowered than I did before the class." ~ January, 2004 graduate "Their confidence level and assertiveness rose dramatically in one short evening." ~September, 2004 Colfax Community Network "The PSSW program has given many of our women a chance to feel strong and assertive after a lifetime of being battered and discarded by society." ~September, 2004 Empowerment Program "I feel prepared and strong. I will never forget that "nobody has the right to make me feel uncomfortable or unsafe." ~March, 2003 graduate "We are not powerless victims; we have strength and can defend ourselves." ~July, 2003 graduate "This class is a MUST for ALL women." ~October, 2003 graduate GIVING BACK: SUPPORTING THE PERSONAL SAFETY SKILLS PROGRAM As we look forward to moving beyond program sustainability to growth and development to better meet the needs of the Denver metro community, we realize we cannot do so without the community's vital investment and support. So, how can you help? We always welcome financial support to help sustain our program (see below for more information). We also recognize that not everyone is able to make a financial contribution, but may be able to donate time, material items, skills, and other resources that are much needed. We are looking forward to posting a "wish list" on our webpage soon. In the meantime, please contact the Prevention Education Coordinator at 303.329.9922, ext. 317 for how else you can help. Personal Safety Skills "Wish List" Coming soon! Please visit us again in the near future! Secure On-line Financial Donations Would you like to know that your generous donation went to support the empowerment of women and girls? Our program fosters confidence, assurance and self-respect in our participants, as well as, teaches practical techniques that can be utilized to protect oneself in an attack situation. Your generous contribution will allow women and girls who may otherwise be unable to afford to participate in this empowering, skill-building program an opportunity to do so. In addition, you are taking an active role in helping to eliminate sexual violence in our communities. We all deserve to feel safe and have the knowledge to protect ourselves from danger. Your generous contribution to our program can help numerous women and girls embrace that right. To make a contribution today, visit our sponsorships page. If you have any questions or would like additional information about Prevention Education programs, contact the Prevention Education Coordinator 303.329.9922, ext. 317. Thank you for your support! RAAP is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions are tax-deductible.