Stand Strong: A night of self-defense training and empowerment

Every year, nearly one in four women will experience sexual violence on college campuses, but research shows that empowerment self-defense programs reduce these assaults by 50% or more. Join us for a self-defense class where you will learn practical skills and tips on how to stay safe.

We’ll kick off the evening with remarks from Diane Rosenfeld, founding director of the Gender Violence Program and lecturer at Harvard Law School. Then, executive director of IMPACT Boston Meg Stone will lead a high-energy, hands-on self-defense training. You’ll learn assertive communication, bystander skills and simple, powerful ways to protect yourself and others — no matter your gender, ability, background or experience.

We’ll end the evening with dance music and networking. Copies of Rosenfeld’s book “The Bonobo Sisterhood” and Stone’s book “The Cost of Fear” will be available to purchase from our bookstore partner Brookline Booksmith and both authors will sign following the event.

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