Women who took a self-defense course reported significantly less unwanted sexual contact one year later than women in a control group who did not take a self-defense course (Cascade 2013).
You can find a summary of the research of Jocelyn Hollander, University of Oregon sociologist, in “
Are Women Safer When They Learn Self-Defense?” (Cascade 2013).
The answer is YES!
The next IMPACT program for adults is September 20, 21, and 22 at Tribe, 1819 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL 60657. Visit
impactchicago.org,
info@impactchicago.org, or 773-561-9000.
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