GetCourage Women's Program
The GetCourage Women's Program is a practical, complete self-defense course for women and girls ages 13 and up. The goal is to teach the attitude and skills needed to lower your risk and defend yourself against date rape, kidnapping, sexual assault and other violence. Through the training you will learn how to use a group of simple, effective physical actions when no other alternatives are available. These survival techniques are effective and easy to learn and remember. They do not require strength, agility or previous experience. Participants of the GetCourage Women's Program will learn the proper methods for using pepper spray and how to be aware of their surroundings. You will learn appropriate responses to aggression, ranging from verbal assertiveness to defensive actions against serious assault. You will be taught how to break free from wrist grabs and choke holds, being grabbed from the back or front, escape techniques, kick and hit combinations and how to inflict pain and gain control over an attacker. This 8-hour course is a life long skill-building and enrichment program participants will use in their every day lives."
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Program Locations
The GetCourage Women's Program is actively taught at these locations:
Aviana Retreat Center
Bellco Federal Credit Union
Bethany Childrens Home
Brickerville United Lutheran Church
Camp Cadet (PA State Police)
Center for Womens Health
Conestoga Valley Comm. Ctr.
Denver High School
Direct Care Workers Conference
Ephrata Community Hospital
Frontline Care (DON)
Hellertown Sportsmans Club
Hosanna Christian Fellowship
Lampeter - Strasburg HS
Lancaster Court House
Lancaster Jewish Comm. Ctr.
Lancaster Laboratories, Inc.
Lancaster Rec. Commission
Lanco Federal Credit Union
Lititz Grace Brethren Church
Lititz Rec Center
Lititz Women of Today
LJs Fitness - Womelsdorf
Lutheran Refugee Services
Malibu Fitness and Spa
PA Municipal Authorities Assoc.
Paralegal's Association
Penn State University of York
Quality Custom Cabinetry
Rothsville Vol. Fire Company
Solanco High School
Zion United Methodist of Iona
Courage and Associates also offers a GetCourage children's program. GetCourage Kids Self-Defense Program is a 2-hour program aimed at teaching boys and girl's ages 5 - 12 how to recognize a dangerous situation or an unsafe adult and how to safely get away and get help. This program teaches verbal and physical safety skills. Educating children about manipulation ploys pedophiles use to win their trust and the trust of their family. All classes are taught in an upbeat, "kid friendly" manor. The program consists of role-playing scenarios, how to yell and get attention, and how not to be forced into a vehicle. The child will be taught how to break free from wrist grabs, being grabbed from the back or front, escape techniques, plus more important information to keep kids safe. Parents are welcome but not mandatory to stay.
Note to parents: Your child is at the age where they are given more freedom without adult supervision. With that freedom, comes responsibility and they need to know how to make safe decisions on their own. They need to know what to do and what to look out for. Many kids don't realize they are in trouble until they are IN TROUBLE. Many children freeze when confronted with something they cannot make sense of. Teaching your child about safety empowers your child and builds his or her confidence. This program will help them build good self-esteem. You are teaching them to be cautious, not afraid. Kids will learn to replace fear, confusion and panic with confidence and empowerment.
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