The Advocates Hosts a

Free Self Defense Class

Saturday, January 28, 2012
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

BCRD FitWorks
Community Campus
 

Join The Advocates and professional self–defense trainer Gary Peterson to learn safety techniques dealing with personal empowerment, social safety and escapes from violent situations.

This training session is free of charge for adult and teenage women. The class will take place at Blaine County Recreation District Fitness Room, located at 1050 Fox Acres Road, Room 107, in Hailey. Teens are encouraged to attend with parental consent. For more information or to enroll contact Trish Tobias at 788-4191. Master Peterson is a 5th Dan Kukkiwon Black Belt and head instructor of Sun Valley Taekwondo.
 

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About The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Founded in 1991 and led by Executive Director, Tricia Swartling, The Advocates is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit with the mission to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities through education, shelter and supportive services. The Advocates provides more than 30 free, essential services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, including a staffed shelter, crisis intervention, safety planning, support groups, legal assistance and prevention education in the schools. Vital funding support is realized through the Annual Fund drive, The Attic Store, The Annual Gala Black & White Soiree, and public and private foundation grants. For more information, call The Advocates at 208-788-4191 or www.theadvocatesorg.org.