Welcome to Your Free Safety Resource Library

At Defense in Heels, we believe safety shouldn’t be a secret — it should be shared.

This free resource library is designed to help women, teens, and families build real-world awareness, confidence, and safer habits—starting today. Whether you’re here for yourself, your children, or a group you care about, you’re in the right place.

Use these resources for family conversations, Girl Scout meetings, school projects, or everyday life.
And when you’re ready to take the next step, we’d love to train with you in person or online.

🧠 Start Here: Awareness Comes First

These resources build the foundation of personal safety—because prevention is power.

🔍 The 30-Second Safety Scan Checklist

A quick, printable checklist to help you assess your surroundings and spot potential risks before they become problems. Perfect for daily routines, travel, or teaching teens awareness.
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👀 The Psychology of Awareness: How to Spot Trouble Early

Your brain notices more than you realize. Learn how to recognize subtle red flags, trust your instincts, and respond sooner—before danger escalates.
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👧 Resources for Kids & Teens

Age-appropriate, confidence-building safety education—without fear tactics.

🛡️ 5 Safety Tips Every Teen Should Know

Empower teens with practical strategies around boundaries, awareness, and decision-making that actually work in the real world.
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💬 How to Teach Kids About Stranger Danger Without Scaring Them

A parent-approved approach to safety conversations that keeps kids confident, not fearful—and helps them speak up when something feels off.
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💪 Busting Myths That Put Women at Risk

Because misinformation is one of the biggest safety threats. Don’t forget to check out our social media for weekly self-defense tips. @Defenseinheels

🚫 The 3 Most Common Self-Defense Myths

Think pepper spray solves everything? Think again. Learn what actually keeps women safer—and what creates a false sense of security.
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🧭 Free Support & Safety Resources (U.S.)

If you or someone you love needs support beyond education, these confidential, free resources are available 24/7.

🚨 Immediate Danger

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

📞 Domestic Violence & Abuse Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline
📞 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💬 TTY: 1-800-787-3224
🌐 thehotline.org

Love Is Respect (Teens & Young Adults)
📞 1-866-331-9474
💬 Text: LOVEIS to 22522
🌐 loveisrespect.org

🧠 Sexual Assault & Exploitation Support

RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
📞 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
🌐 rainn.org

National Human Trafficking Hotline
📞 1-888-373-7888
💬 Text: HELP to 233733
🌐 humantraffickinghotline.org

👧 Children & Teens

National Child Abuse Hotline
📞 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)
🌐 childhelphotline.org

Teen Line
📞 1-866-833-6546
💬 Text: TEEN to 839863
🌐 teenline.org

🧍 Mental Health & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Dial 988
🌐 988lifeline.org

Crisis Text Line
💬 Text HOME to 741741
🌐 crisistextline.org

🧭 Find Local Help

United Way 211
📞 Dial 211
🌐 211.org

Defense in Heels provides educational self-defense training and safety awareness. We are not a crisis intervention service. If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services or one of the resources above.

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If these resources opened your eyes, imagine what hands-on, statistically proven self-defense training can do for your confidence.

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