January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is pleased to host this Self-Defense Class.

WHAT: Self-Defense Class

WHEN: Saturday, January 11, 2:00-4:00pm

MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT: 18 years old

MAXIMUM ATTENDEES: 50

NOTE: Attendance is free, however registration is required. Donations are welcome. Registration will remain open until the class is full.

LOCATION:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

Peruse the boutique before or after the event to see all the amazing products made by, or sold in support of, at-risk and rescued individuals from around the world. #shoptorescue

INSTRUCTOR: Luanne Shaw, DNP, RN, Certified ATA Instructor
Luanne Shaw is a 3rd degree black belt in Songham Taekwondo, black belt in Shinsei Arnis, and has taken certification in Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP). She has been involved in martial arts instruction and training, including weapons and self-defense training, over the past 20 years. She holds her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree in health systems leadership and teaches for several universities in nursing and health topics. Her nursing career includes practice in Emergency, Cardiovascular, professional development (education) and home/agency staff relief.

DESCRIPTION: The training you will be participating in will cover some highlights on the impact of stress/fear on how one responds to threats in their environment, practical discussion, tactics to keep one safer in society, and physical skills to defend oneself against unwanted touch or potential attack or abduction.
Note: there will be the opportunity to practice some physical skills though not required and many skills can be modified to each participant’s physical ability.

We can’t wait to see you!

January is Human Trafficking Prevention & Awareness Month.

As part of our January Campaign to bring awareness, Women At Risk, International (WAR, Int’l) is pleased to host the S.T.A.N.D. Classes!

S – Safety Awareness
T – Trafficking Signs
A – Age Appropriate
N – No (okay to say no)
D – Determination

These classes were created and designed by Liz Midkiff, WAR, Int’l Ambassador, mother of two young boys, and human trafficking survivor, along with Rebecca McDonald, founder & president of WAR, Int’l. The classes are conducted by Liz.

Liz’s passion is two-fold. She seeks to speak truth to the upcoming generations as they navigate growing up in today’s social media culture as well as to give voice to the once voiceless by highlighting the incredible work of their hands.

Here is an overview of the Classes presented by Rebecca McDonald and Liz Midkiff.

WHEN:
Saturday, January 25, 2025

TIMES:
11:00am – 12:00pm | Kids Session, for 5-10 year olds
12:30pm – 2:00pm | Teens Session, for 11-17 year olds

Bring your kids and teens to learn about trafficking and make a hand-made bracelet. Both classes are open to both boys and girls.

Note ~ Parent/caretaker is allowed to sit in the class with the attendee if they would like but it is not required.

Space is limited:
Register by 12:00 pm on Friday, January 24th

COST:
Kids Session – $8
Teens Session – $10
(includes class, bracelets, and resources)

LOCATION:
War Chest Boutique
2790 44th St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519

Peruse the boutique before or after the event to see all the amazing products made by, or sold in support of, at-risk and rescued individuals from around the world. #shoptorescue

We can’t wait to see you!