Personal Safety Skills For Women

Personal Safety Skills For Women

These affordable empowerment programs have been offered to Denver residents since 1991. All Self-protection and Empowerment Training (SET) classes are taught in a safe, supportive, non-competitive environment by RAAP-certified instructors who have extensive backgrounds in victim related issues. All classes are taught and attended exclusively by female-identified women and girls. We strive to ensure that classes are appropriate for all students, regardless of strength or physical ability.

  • Self-protection and Empowerment Training for Women (click here to download the flyer)

    Through participation in educational discussions and role-play activities participants learn how to convey boundaries and awareness as well as effective physical, verbal and psychological protection techniques to fend off an attack. Students gain knowledge and understanding of vulnerable body targets, how to protect themselves against weapons and multiple attackers, releases from threatening holds and effective ground fighting techniques. The course is appropriate for women and girls aged 13 and older.
    We offer 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour programs.

  • Self-protection and Empowerment Training (SET) for Girls

    Through educational discussions and role-play activities students learn about their rights to personal and physical boundaries as well as how to assert these boundaries. Students learn the difference between safe and unsafe touches and secrets. Participants learn how to recognize and follow their instincts and how to use their voices effectively, while also learning some basic physical self protection techniques as well as awareness skills. This program is appropriate for all girls 9-12 years of age.
    - Full-length program is 3 hours in length.

  • Participant Feedback

    PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK

    "I truly felt empowered and am happy to have shared it with my friends."
    ~October graduate

    "Thanks for teaching me the tools I need to feel that I can defend myself in any situation."
    ~January graduate

    "I learned skills that I am certain I could use to effectively defend myself."
    ~April graduate

    "I feel a stronger sense of security and less vulnerable."
    ~October graduate

    "I learned more than I ever thought there was to know about self-defense and the nature of attacks."
    ~April graduate

    "I definitely feel more empowered than I did before the class."
    ~ January graduate

    "Their confidence level and assertiveness rose dramatically in one short evening."
    ~September, Colfax Community Network

    "The PSSW program has given many of our women a chance to feel strong and assertive after a lifetime of being battered and discarded by society."
    ~September, Empowerment Program

    "I feel prepared and strong. I will never forget that "nobody has the right to make me feel uncomfortable or unsafe."
    ~March graduate

    "We are not powerless victims; we have strength and can defend ourselves."
    ~July graduate

    "This class is a MUST for ALL women."
    ~October graduate

    For further questions, email the Prevention Education Department or call 303.329.9922.

  • Giving Back

    GIVING BACK: Supporting the Self-protection and Empowerment Training (SET) program.

    As we look forward to moving beyond program sustainability to growth and development to better meet the needs of the Denver metro community, we realize we cannot do so without the community's vital investment and support. So, how can you help? We always welcome financial support to help sustain our program (see below for more information). We also recognize that not everyone is able to make a financial contribution, but may be able to donate time, material items, skills, and other resources that are much needed. We are looking forward to posting a "wish list" on our webpage soon. In the meantime, please contact the Prevention Education Department or call 303.329.9922 for how else you can help.

    Secure On-line Financial Donations

    Would you like to know that your generous donation went to support the empowerment of women and girls? Our program fosters confidence, assurance and self-respect in our participants, as well as, teaches practical techniques that can be utilized to protect oneself in an attack situation.

    Your generous contribution will allow women and girls who may otherwise be unable to afford to participate in this empowering, skill-building program an opportunity to do so. In addition, you are taking an active role in helping to eliminate sexual violence in our communities.

    We all deserve to feel safe and have the knowledge to protect ourselves from danger. Your generous contribution to our program can help numerous women and girls embrace that right.

    To make a contribution today, visit our Donate Now page. If you have any questions or would like additional information about Prevention Education programs, contact the Prevention Education Department or call 303.329.9922.

    Thank you for your support!

    RAAP is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. All contributions are tax-deductible.