Testimonial

On July 10, 2006 I taught a 2-hour Personal Safety Awareness class at Oasis Senior Center in West Los Angeles. One of the attendees disclosed that she had been repeatedly subjected to sexual assault and rape before she came to this country. This participant was unable to perform some of the techniques. We showed her how to modify the technique to fit her ability and she was able to complete the release and execute the self- defense technique. She was so happy and proud and so empowered. All of the attendees loved this workshop. We have been asked to return and to provide the full series of 4 2-hour trainings. —Self Defense Instructor

Self Defense & Safety for women with disabilities & senior citizens

Peace Over Violence offers workshops specifically for women with physical disabilities and for the elderly. In the past few years, thousands of Southern California women and children have attended these workshops.

The program is presented in four modules as a means to empower participants to prevent crime and victimization and learn how to overcome fear in their lives.

Module 1: Awareness & Assertiveness as Crime Prevention Tools
Module 2: Developing Street & Residential Safety
Module 3: Financial Self-Protection
Module 4: Physical Self-Defense Techniques and Skills

The techniques taught are simple, easy to learn, and can be modified to each individual’s ability. Our expert instructors have provided training for persons who are deaf, visually impaired, mild to severely physically disabled and/or developmentally disabled. Trainings are available in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.