This workshop has been postponed. New details will be announced soon.
Join the Haven Project for SETpoint FORCE: A Self-Defense and Empowerment Workshop.
This empowerment-based self-defense training provides powerful and preventative tools for reducing sexual and physical assault for individuals at an increased risk of gender-based violence, including women and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Across a series of four sessions, participants will learn and practice skills in:
- Situational awareness (session one)
- Boundary-setting (session two)
- Physical resistance techniques (session three)
- Bystander intervention (session four)
Participants must attend all four sessions:
Session 1: Tuesday, September 28, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Session 2: Thursday, September 30, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Session 3: Tuesday, October 5, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Session 4: Thursday, October 7, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
Build your confidence in your ability to defend yourself.
How do I sign up?
- Email haven-project@iup.edu to sign up today! Hurry, space is limited.
Sexual assault is a difficult topic. Resources are available. You are not alone.
- * (24/7 hotline) - 724-349-4444
- The Haven Project - 724-357-3947
- IUP Counseling Center* - 724-357-2621
- University Police - 724-357-2141
- The Office of Student Support and Community Standards - 724-357-1264
- Title IX Coordinator - 724-357-3402
- LGBTQIA Support - 724-357-2598
*confidential resources
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