Moving Past October: Continuing the Fight Against Domestic Violence

As October, domestic violence awareness, draws to a close, we reflect on the important lessons and insights gained during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the pervasive issue of domestic violence and the ongoing need for education, support, and action.

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June 4th, 2024

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2023 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Articles

October 7th, 2023

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one of Safe&Aware’s most important missions is to help break the cycle of domestic abuse...

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How a Self-Defense Organization is Empowering Youth

August 12th, 2023

A trend of youth gun violence has been seen this summer in Chicago, with at least 57 ages 19 and under being shot. More than half of Chicago residents will witness a shooting by 40...

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Updates

6 weeks of Women’s Self-Defense Complete!

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6 weeks of Safe&Aware X J.P. Wood Martial Arts Women Self-Defense Completed! It was a wonderful experience working with Mrs.Wood to advocate, raise funds, and promote self-defense awareness to the Palatine community for over 30 students!

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Past Events

8/20/24 College Safety Webinar

Learn how to stay Safe and Aware in college!

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2/3/24 Self-Defense Seminar

Learn practical and effective self-defense techniques at Safe&Aware's seminar, with Grand Masters Jan and John Wood at JP Wood Martial Arts

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10/15/23 Class Update

Safe&Aware is partnering with Sarah’s Inn, a domestic violence victim support organization, to host a self-defense class on October 15, 2023!

Youth Self-Defense Workshop

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We are back and hosting a youth self-defense class in the city! It's free and we will have goodies at the end, so please attend and share!! Make sure to fill out the RSVP Form!!!!

Safe&Aware at Palatine Community Expo

Last week, Safe&Aware partnered with J.P. Woods Martial Arts at the Palatine Chamber Community Expo at Falcon Park Recreation Center to extend their outreach in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs. Safe&Aware advocated the audience how learning to defend oneself physically leads to empowerment, increased confidence, and standing up for one’s rights. Safe&Aware focused on promoting a safe and vibrant community through our youth safety and awareness initiatives.

March 4th: Self-Defense Panel on Active Shooter Awareness!

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Add to your calendar! Safe&Aware will be teaming up with Northwestern Community Hospital’s Director of Security Management to talk about how you can use self-defense techniques to defend yourself in an active shooter situation! RSVP with this link!