MACON, Ga. — This Macon business sorority wants to make sure more women know how to keep themselves safe.
The Alpha Rho Chapter of Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority Inc, teamed up with Safe Alone, a non-profit that teaches women's self-defense, and Georgia Legal Services to help women of all ages be prepared to defend themselves in any potentially violent situation.
They hosted a free self-defense course at the Frank Johnson Recreation Center at 10:30 a.m.
This can be really important with prom season on the horizon.
According to the Georgia Commission on Family Violence, one in ten high school students report experiencing physical abuse from a dating partner, their release says.
This is the third year the sorority has hosted the event, but this is the first time daughters have been invited to attend with their mothers.
"So we thought it would be good for our community, especially for the young girls. Prom season is coming up and we want them to make sure they're aware," President of the Alpha Rho Chapter Lisa Solomon said. "Online safety, any type of teen dating violence, anything like that we want to make sure that they're safe and know what to do and the mothers are here so it's definitely for the adults."
Elizabeth Branch and Brooke Beck of Georgia Legal Services discussed the importance of internet safety and the legal implications of online bullying. Paige Slocumb, of Safe Alone, Inc. provided self-defense techniques and shared tactics for remaining safe while alone.
The event was open to anyone 12-years-old and older.
Safe Alone shared other tips if you're approached by a suspicious person:
Make eye contact.
Fight your inner woman. Don't be courteous to someone who makes you uncomfortable.
If they try to attack you, run.
If you can't run, fight.
Stay put, do not get taken to a second location.
Do anything to get others' attention to get help
Scream, yell, honk your horn, and set off the car alarm
Safe Alone says their classes are completely free.
If you'd like to learn some safety tips, you can reach Slocumb at 478-745-0380 or bahki21@aol.com.
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