Uptown Westerville is a Place for Women's Self Defense

Smart self-defense begins in the mind. Smart self-defense comes from the confidence of empowerment.

Remembering 3 Simple Rules that could save you in an attack:

1. React Immediately
2. Resist
3. Crime scene two is ALWAYS worse than crime scene one

The Westerville Police Division is hosting the final 2009 women's self-defense classes on October 13th and 14th and the Westerville South High School 2nd floor Media Center, 303 S. Otterbein.

You can reduce victimization through informed decision making and sensible action.

According to FBI Statistics, men experience 49,000 violent victimizations in an average year. Women are victims of violent crimes 572,000 times per year.

The Westerville Division of Police recognizes the need to educate women in our community in an effort to reduce their risk of becoming victims. The Division’s self-defense instructors, developed a course designed to teach adult women, young and old, physical or not, simple, effective defensive skills.

For more info or to register, contact Carrie Ryan with the Westerville Police Division, carrie.ryan@westerville.org or call 614.901.6860

Class size is limited to 20 participants. A waiting list will be maintained for available openings. If registration has been filled for your choice class, and you would like to be put on the waiting list for the next available opening.

(Juveniles are limited to age 14 years of age or older and must attend class with their parent.)

Because of the high demand of this class, there is a $25.00 refundable deposit (one check per person) to hold your spot, which will be returned to you on the second night of class. If you cancel prior to 48 hours of the scheduled class time, your check will be returned to you. If you cancel within 48 hours of the class, your deposit will be donated to support other programs within the police division.