In recognition of Sexual Assault
Awareness Month, State Senator James Sanders Jr. is hosting a free defense
training where you will learn from experts how to protect yourself from an
attacker. The event will feature a live safety demonstration by a former hand-to-hand
combat instructor with the Israeli Defense Force.
Other highlights will include
presentations on the topics of sexual assault prevention, types and causes of
sexual assault, support for victims; legal rights for victims; and military
sexual trauma.
1 in 3 women and 1 in 11 men will be the victims of sexual assault at least once in their lifetime.
It is estimated that there is one sexual assault every 90 seconds in the United States.
Learn how to protect yourself.
Both men and women are welcome to join.
Featured guests will include: New York Self Defense Academy, NYPD: Special
Victims Division, NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault, Safe Horizon,
Center Against Domestic Violence, Queens Law Associates, Mount Sinai:
SAVI - Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program and VA NY Harbor
Healthcare System.
For more information or to RSVP today,
contact AnnMarie Costella at costella@nysenate.gov. Include
your name, address and phone number. You can also contact Senator Sanders'
office at (718) 523-3069 to reserve a spot.
Source: The Office of State Senator James Sanders, Jr.
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