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April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

"Observed as an opportunity to promote education and the prevention of sexual violence, Sexual Assault Awareness Month(SAAM) traces its history to the 1970s, when activists first began organizing on a national scale to reduce sexual assault and violence against women. Advocates fought tirelessly to bring a topic once taboo for public discussion out of the shadows and shed light on the widespread problem of sexual assault.

In 2001, the first official Sexual Assault Awareness Month once again brought the issue into public consciousness and reinvigorated a national network of events and support groups that raise awareness and provide resources to survivors and those at risk. The Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network(RAINN) supports a network of over a thousand rape crisis centers.
The campaign tries to address a broad range of issues including sexual health and consent, and engages with diverse populations by developing culturally sensitive foreign-language materials."

It was not your fault if something happened to you. You are not alone and help is available if you need it.
From the Founder
April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month. But here at IMPACT, EVERY DAY is focused on sexual assault awareness and prevention.
Every. Single. Day.

We have seen the change happen in our society over the last 35 years. There really is a different kind of awareness now, with social media connecting us and giving us a platform. With more people speaking up about their sexual assaults, society is paying more attention and finally believing people when they say they have been assaulted.

I mean, we still have a long way to go. For example, if a woman claims that a celebrity has assaulted her, there have to be at least 35 other women who also claim to have been assaulted by the same man (Cosby, Weinstein, Epstein), but if one man claims that another man (Spacey) has assaulted him, he only needs the one claim for the perpetrator to be convicted.

But we are slowly getting to a place where we believe women and other people when they make a claim of assault. And we are getting to the place where people no longer say “it’s only sex…”, where people are no longer forced to have sex with their partners, and where CONSENT is a real concept.

We will NOT stop until people everywhere are able to live their lives without the fear of sexual assault.

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH TIMELINE
NationalToday.com

1971
First Rape Crisis Center Opens
The first center aimed at providing counseling and aid to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence opens in Oakland, California.

1994
Violence Against Women Act Passes
The Violence Against Women Act strengthens protections for sexual assault victims and requires law enforcement to treat domestic violence as a crime rather than a “private matter.”

2001 
First National SAAM Campaign
The Sexual Violence Resource Center launches the first Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign.

2009
President Obama Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Barack Obama becomes the first President to officially declare April National Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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"I recently taught a class at a local LA private school and during our section about consent, the students asked a lot of really good questions about consent laws in the United States. Some of the questions even required me to say, “ I don’t know. Let me do some research and I’ll get back to you.” So, I thought answering some frequently asked questions was a good lead into an ongoing series about consent."

Let’s Talk About Self-Defense Tools/Weapons!
by Nicole Snell
"The number one question I get asked after my self-defense speaking events, classes, and workshops is about self-defense tools and weapons. The questions usually go like this:

“What do you think of self-defense weapons?”
“Should I carry pepper spray, taser, alarm, etc.?”
"What do you carry when you hike?"
"What do you recommend I/my daughter/my partner carry?"

I decided it was time to address this formally in blog and video form so that this resource is always available for anyone who needs it.

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Upcoming Classes and Events
In-Person Basics Classes

In our flagship 16-hour course, you will learn verbal and physical defense tactics for a wide range of real-life scenarios including dealing with strangers and people you know. You’ll also work on awareness skills, avoidance and target denial skills and learn about the key role intuition plays in your safety. Our adrenaline-state training and layered teaching style ensures that your body will absorb the techniques and they’ll be with you for life. This class is for anyone regardless of age, fitness level or physical limitations. We work around existing injuries and disabilities to find what works best for your body.
Despite all the amazing physical skills you’ll gain, the best thing you’ll gain is the ability to not fight, but to see trouble coming and avoid it, to talk your way out of sticky situations – with strangers or people you know, and keep your grace under pressure.
Basics is four 4-hour sessions over four weeks. Basics Intensive is four 4-hour sessions over two weekends (Saturday and Sunday).


Due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant, we are asking that all students who attend our in-person classes be vaccinated. Students will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to class. All of our instructors and assistants have been vaccinated.
In-Person All-Genders Intro Workshop

This three-hour, hands-on class gives students a comprehensive taste of all our training. You will work on awareness, verbal strategies, and physical self-defense skills in a safe and supportive environment. You will tap into your own intrinsic power and will leave class with a solid understanding of how to deal with someone who is confronting you in a variety of situations.
Like all of our classes, the Intro is team-taught by a female lead instructor and one of our padded assailants.

One three-hour session.

Due to the COVID-19 Omicron variant, we are asking that all students who attend our in-person classes be vaccinated. Students will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to class. All of our instructors and assistants have been vaccinated.
In-Person All-Genders Advanced Weekend Workshop

Prerequisite: Women’s, Men’s, or All-Gender Basics and instructor sign-off.

After Basics, our students had more “what if” questions. What if I can’t see when I’m attacked? What if I’m with my partner? What if there are several assailants? We expanded our curriculum to address these questions. Our research to develop these solutions is unique in the industry and the source of our cutting-edge programs.

You’ll work on taking your adrenaline management skills to a higher level by reviewing Basics techniques and building on them with some of our favorite, “fun in that IMPACT kind of way” fight scenarios. Because 80% of rapes are committed by someone the victim knows, you’ll delve deeper into how to deal with “familiars” with “mid-level dissuasions.” You’ll up the ante with reversals by adding sheets, blankets and pillows you have to deal with in order to land a good strike. You’ll learn what to do to protect someone else and how to be an active bystander. You’ll answer the question: What if I’m attacked in a small space? with our “elevator fights,” and most thrilling of all: What if I can’t see? That’s right, Jedi, you’ll discover you don’t need your vision in order to have a successful fight.

All in-person classes require proof of vaccination to be able to participate. 
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