The Development of ESD in Central Asia
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Why Boundary Setting is at the Core of my ESD Work
It is critical that we understand the indispensable role of communication in self-defense.
ESD Czechia Rises to New Heights
Interview with ESD Professional Linda Štucbartová
“When you’re in the Suit, it’s not about you.”
Being in the suit takes many skills, but the most important is having the right mindset.
Reflections on Resistance & Vulnerability During ESD Facilitation
We must use discernment about how, what, and when to share.
Meet the First Credentialed ESD Professionals
We all speak the same language of empowerment and we all share the same vision of a violence-free future.
Wounded Healers: Surviving to Thriving
Interview with ESD Professional Nuna Gleason
A Brief History of Women’s Self-Defense
“The best protection any woman can have is … courage.”
What Makes Empowerment Self-Defense Different from Martial Arts?
“All those moves, and I didn’t use one of them.”
We Are Worth Defending: A Case Study for ESD & Social Justice
IMPACT Safety has found low participation rates among black women in ESD classes.