Total Awareness: A Woman's Safety Book - Softcover

Laur, Darren

9781550390988: Total Awareness: A Woman's Safety Book

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550390988 ISBN 13: 9781550390988

Publisher: Sono Nis Pr, 1999

Any woman can become a victim of violence. Total Awareness provides women with realistic and simple strategies to reduce the risk of becoming a victim. The book lays to rest many of the myths surrounding personal and sexual assault. It provides common-sense tactics to help you plan for your safety, as well as preventative measures for a variety of situations on the street or at home. Topics covered include:

- "date" rape - sexual assault drugs - GHB, roofies
- automobile safety and road rage
- travel safety (hotels, airports, taxicabs)
- home invasions
- avoiding an assault if confronted
- the surprising facts on pepper spray
- stalking and criminal harassment
- overcoming the paralyzing fear response
- the Canadian Criminal Code and your rights
- AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Knowledge is Power! Knowing simple steps you can take to prevent an attack can save your life. Total Awareness: A Woman's Safety Book is recommended for all women of any age or circumstance.

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About the Author:

Darren Laur is a well-known and highly respected Sergeant with the Victoria Police Department, specializing in safety awareness and self-defence strategies. He has a wide range of Instructors' certificates in both police and civilian defence tactics and has trained Federal, Provincial, and and Municipal law enforcement officers from both Canada and the United States.

Beth Laur manages Personal Protection Systems, a company she and Darren Laur established. She trained under Darren and co-instructs many of the awareness and self-defence programs they offer.

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