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AWARE is a non-profit group
dedicated to your safety.

Are You in Danger?

Yes No How can I tell?

If you are being stalked, or if your life is being threatened, if someone who harmed or threatened you is being released from prison, or if you live or work in a highly dangerous environment, AWARE is available to help you find the resources and training you need to keep yourself alive. Some AWARE board members have first-hand experience with situations like these. We can evaluate the danger you are in, and help you develop a personal protection plan that is suited to your specific situation. Don't ignore the danger. Contact AWARE!

Stalked? In Danger?

Need an Emergency Cellphone?

AWARE can help!

For individuals, AWARE offers:

Training. AWARE training is focused on self-defense skills that can enable you to avoid, resist, and survive situations ranging from low levels of aggression to violent assault.

Information. Our website contains a wealth of information, and we can provide lots more by phone or email. Do you have a question? Email us.

Advice and referrals. Whether you need to know how to find a trainer, lawyer, or stalking expert, or how to report cybercrime, harassment, stalking, domestic or relationship violence, we can help.

For organizations, AWARE offers:

Group training. Many AWARE classes can be given on-site, and can be tailored to the needs of your organization. Assault Prevention is one of the most requested classes.

Information. Self-defense instructors, law enforcement professionals, social workers, rape crisis counselors, human resource employees, and people who work in victim services agencies find AWARE a source of information for dealing with difficult and potentially dangerous situations.

Case management collaboration. For situations involving stalking and/or workplace violence, we can evaluate and advise.

IT'S HERE -- Stalking Safety Book!

Some stalkers make phone calls, send messages, deliver "gifts." Some follow their victims home, vanadalize property, make threats, or kill pets. Some stalkers even attempt rape, kidnapping, or murder. And some succeed. Being the target of an obsessed person is a frightening experience, but it isn't necessary to live in fear. Learning how to be safe is the key. See our stalking resources for more information.

Lyn Bates' encyclopedic Safety for Stalking Victims; How to save your privacy, your sanity, and your life covers everything you need to know, from telephones to restraining orders, from getting to work safely to disappearing if you need to. Find out more about it now!

Be AWARE of Your Self Defense Options

Start your journey to safety here, with a description of some things that might go in your self protection plan. This brief overview also introduces AWARE's philosophy and programs.

From People AWARE Has Helped...

"Your website and information is incredible and I highly recommend it to anyone with this kind of problem."

"Out of all of the organizations I've spoken with and contacted, AWARE was BY FAR the most helpful. "

"Thank You!!! Your response was very informative! You mentioned some things that I really hadn't even thought about. I do appreciate your time."

"Better instruction than other courses, at half the price."

"I think I know all I need to now in order to feel secure... This is precisely what I was looking for."

"You are so very helpful, my family thanks you from the bottom of our hearts."

"I don't feel so alone in this now."

"Thank you for your very thoughtful and helpful response to my e-mail. I really appreciate your support. The acknowledgment you gave me of the positive things I did when I was followed from the subway really helped me feel better about myself . . . I will take further action by researching the links you sent as well as sign up for a local self-defense class."

"I was not expecting such a thorough reply to my plight!!!"

"Thank you so much for your quick response and valuable information!"

"Awesome advice! You have been thorough and very informative."

"...opened up my eyes more than I thought would be."

"Thank you so much for your advice and kind words. This has been a terribly frightening situation for me. I feel a bit calmer being armed with the information you sent me."

"Great reference material that will certainly be read and re-read."

"We value every word of advice you have given us."

"Your information was so helpful and your email made me feel like I did the right thing by contacting you."

"...a very informative and possibly life-saving day."

"It is so nice to know there are people out there that understand..finally."

"...I noticed that I felt less anxious walking around the city today...I think it's because our talk has given me some concrete steps to increase my safety and confidence."

"Thanks again for all the great advice about how to handle my situation."

Have a question? A safety tip?

If you have a question about your personal safety, or if you would like to share a safety tip that you have found valuable and effective, or if you just want to comment about this website, then drop us an email at info@aware.org. We want to hear from you!

"A woman can, and indeed should, be armed with courage, determination, spirit, and knowledge, whether or not she is armed with anything else."

Nancy Bittle
Founder of AWARE

Tuesday, 13-May-2008 13:30:17 EDT