Full Description
Empowerment Self-Defense: Theory, Research and Practice explores the theory, research, and practice of empowerment self-defense as a sexual assault prevention approach. This book begins with introductory chapters that introduce key issues and theory, including the theoretical underpinnings of empowerment self-defense, the difference between empowerment self-defense and martial arts, as well as myths and misconceptions about the approach. The second section include a series of chapters that summarize research on empowerment self-defense. The final section of the book will address special topics, including implementation of empowerment self-defense for indigenous population, individuals with disabilities, and transgender women.
Nationwide, 81% of women have reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and/or assault in their lifetime. Sexual assault prevention programs vary in their approaches and one approach empowerment self-defense, strengthens an individual's ability to prevent and respond to threat, and holds great promise for stopping violence and reducing inequality.
Contents
PART 1: Introduction - The Theory and Practice of Empowerment Self Defense
1. Introduction to the Volume
2. Defining Empowerment Self Defense: What it is and What it isn't
3. History of Empowerment Self-Defense as a Feminist Rape Prevention Approach
4. Empowerment Self-Defense: Common Elements
5. Empowerment Self-Defense as a Trauma Informed Approach to Healing
6. What Does It Mean to Defend Yourself in a Space Where the Resistance of Women is Criminalized?
7. Empowerment Self-Defense: A Global Effort for Change
8. Empowerment Self-Defense as a Component of the Gender Justice Movement: Personal Perspectives from the Founders
PART 2: Researching Empowerment Self-Defense - How We Know it "Works”
9. Positioning Empowerment Self-Defense as a Part of Rape Prevention Efforts
10. It Works! Outcomes of Empowerment Self-Defense Programs
11. Processes of Change in Empowerment Self-Defense
12. Assessing the Impact of Empowerment Self-Defense
PART 3: Empowerment Self-Defense for Targeted Population
13. Indigenous Populations and the Implementation of Empowerment Self-Defense
14. Empowerment Self-Defense for Individuals with Disabilities
15. Empowerment Self-Defense for Vulnerable Populations
16. Empowerment Self-Defense for Sexual and Gender Minority Populations
17. Varying Approaches to Including Men in Empowerment Self-Defense Programs
PART 4: Implementation and Dissemination of Empowerment Self-Defense
18. Recommendations for Teaching Empowerment Self-Defense in the Classroom
19. Future Directions: Charting a Path forward for Empowerment Self-Defense
