Street Smarts: A Personal Safety Guide for Women - Softcover

Ninety percent of the crimes committed against women are preventable if we are aware of and know how to respond to dangerous situations. In this practical handbook for women--and their families--an experienced self-defense teacher lays out simple and effective ways to outwit crime and live safely.

Street Smarts is packed with savvy tips and advice on:

• living and traveling alone
• combating sexual harassment
• resisting panic
• using public transportation
• protecting children
• using an ATM
• owning a weapon
• dealing with carjacking
• avoiding date rape

and much more.

Prevention is the most effective means to fighting crime. This easy-to-use guide shows that it doesn't take muscle, it takes smarts!