Newsletter | April 15, 2022
Hello, Santa Barbara!
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Stories from Survivors, Part 1
We believe in the power of opening our ears and hearts to survivors of sexual assault. Click the links below to hear Melissa and Kayla speak about their experiences as survivors of sexual assault, and their empowering journey forward, as well as advice and strategies to empower survivors from expert Karla Huizar of Standing Together to end Sexual Assault (STESA).
Melissa's story: https://vimeo.com/699662771
Kayla's story: https://vimeo.com/699661513
To Melissa, Kayla, and all survivors of sexual assault—we hear you, and We Believe You!
DFWM Safety and Prevention Tips
With Dr. Teri Jory
This Sexual Assault Awareness month and always, it is important to stay informed and prepared to protect yourself and those around you. As a 4th degree black belt, Teri created DFWM (Don't F**k With Me) Self-Defense and teaches classes empowering you in your personal safety to help you feel comfortable in your own skin, no matter where life takes you.
We are here to share 4 general Rules of Self-Defense with you:
1. Prevent
2. Yell—Be Loud!
3. Escape
4. Survival (coming soon!)
1. Prevention is the Best Self-Defense
Be aware of your surroundings; only walk and park in well-lit areas.
Keep your keys (with a whistle or spray attached) easily accessible as you approach your car or door.
At a party, stick with your friends.
If your drink is out of sight for just a few seconds, get a new one; spiking a drink with a date rape drug can happen quickly.
When going on a date, tell a friend where you're going, especially if it's a first date or a blind date.
If someone pushes you to do something you don't want to do, you have a right to leave.
Always charge your cell phone and keep it on you! Keep a charger with you, too.
Put on your "DFWM eyes".
2. Yell—Be Loud!
If someone is in your face, yell at them: “Back off”, or just yell!
Demonstrate that you’re going public, you’re going to attract other people’s attention; you’re not an easy target.
3. Escape
If a perpetrator grabs you, the first thing you’re going to do is yell. Then do whatever’s necessary to get away: bite, stomp their foot with your heels, poke their eyes out. Whatever it is….do it. And know that you can escape even against someone bigger or stronger than you.
Click the link below to view prevention tips on how to stay safe!
Reimagining Justice
with Sofia Collin
In a time of such unrest in the world, conversations about peace are more important now than ever. Click the link below to watch Santa Barbara's own Sofia Collin speak on peace and justice, reimagined.
Tell Us Your Story!
We are excited to display our Resource banner in front of San Marcos High School in support of education and youth sports. Check it out, and remember the message: The Resource wants to hear YOUR story!Click the link below to watch our promo video for our banner!
Stay Strong & Be Inspired!
Teri
The Resource Newsletter
04.15.2022