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PDXWIT #Action Women’s Strength Self-Defense Class
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** Please RSVP on Eventbrite **
Suggested donation in support of the Women’s Strength program: $5-$10
PDXWIT #Action is proud to offer a Women’s Strength self-defense class on June 12th at 5:30. The introductory class is presented by WomenStrength, who introduce all those who identify as women to strategies — including survival-level fighting skills — to defend against sexual assault. This workshop is in support of PDXWIT #Action’s top local issue of supporting public safety. Class activities and discussions are designed to help participants identify their risks, evaluate their strengths and explore their options for dealing with the threat of sexual violence. Class activities focus on practicing verbal and physical strategies and discussion topics focus on sexual and domestic violence. Although the WomenStrength program is operated out of the Portland Police Bureau, the instructors are not police officers. They are highly skilled civilians who teach safety and de-escalation to the community at large.
Note: This training is neither based on nor in support of Portland Police Bureau’s tactics that have been criticized as an excessive use of force.
This event is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for any accommodation requests or questions. Beverages will be provided.
The agenda for the evening is as follows:
5:30pm: Arrive and get settled
5:45pm: Workshop begins
7:00pm: Workshop ends
PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women.
Trans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events.
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2017-06-12 17:30:00 -0700 |
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PDXWIT #Action Women’s Strength Self-Defense Class |
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