Welcome to the BACK OFF! Women's Self-Defense Program website. 

A problem understood is a problem half solved. Before we discuss the tips, strategies, and techniques that will keep you safe in our unpredictable world, we need to define sexual assault, review the statistics, and review the immediate actions you should take if you or someone you know is sexually assaulted.

The National Center for Victims of Crime defines sexual assault as follows:

Sexual assault takes many forms including attacks such as rape or attempted rape, as well as any unwanted sexual contact or verbal threats. Usually a sexual assault occurs when someone touches any part of another person’s body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person's consent. Some types of sexual acts which fall under the category of sexual assault include forced sexual intercourse (rape), sodomy (oral or anal sexual acts), child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape. Sexual assault in any form is often a devastating crime. Assailants can be strangers, acquaintances, friends, or family members. Assailants commit sexual assault by way of violence, threats, coercion, manipulation, pressure, or tricks.

Statistics

Tips for Safety

If it Happens

Resources

What this program includes



 
 
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BACK OFF!
Women's Self-Defense Program
Keishidojo Martial Arts & Fitness Center
(803) 795-8928
3632 Broad St  Sumter SC 29154