...more common than ...cancer

As I sit here researching women's self defense, I have an intense desire to inform, enlighten, and educate. Women need to understand and be empowered.

About 90% of sexual offenses involving children are committed by older males on young girls; and about 75% of these offenses are committed by persons known to the victims, (fathers, other relatives, or visitors and family friends). According to the American Medical Association (AMA), over 61% of female victims of assault are under age 18.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injuries to women ages 15 - 44, more common than automobile accidents, muggings, and cancer deaths combined (Surgeon General, US. Public Health Services, (Journal of the American Medical Association, 276:23, 31-32, June 17, 1992). 22-35% of women who visit emergency rooms are there for injuries related to ongoing abuse (Journal of American Medical Association, 1990).

There are so many great efforts against cancer, why not domestic violence? Isn't it time to get our heads out of the sand?

It's YOUR Choice!

Kuta Empowered Women is about educating you. Our goal is for you to be confident that you CAN defend yourself. You do NOT have to be a victim. When you accept this mindset, you are well on your way. Remember:

* Victims of sexual abuse sustained an increase amount of physical injury if they pleaded, cried or tried reasoning. Don't act weak or like a victim.

* Approximately 50% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they yell. This is a time to be assertive.

* Approximately 85% of women escape attempted sexual assaults if they vigorously and quickly resist physically. Learn simple and key moves to defend yourself.

Once you understand this, you can choose to defend yourself.