Internationally renowned self-defense company, Divas In Defense steps forward in partnership with Athleta in Atlantic Station to provide a free self-defense class for women and girls across Atlanta.
In honor of Denim Day—and to spread awareness that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this interactive class will be taught by master trainer and program director Skye Walton.
The Denim Day Movement was founded in Italy as the direct result of a teenage woman being raped by her 45 year old driving instructor. After his trial, he was convicted and sentenced to jail but later his conviction was overturned because the young woman’s attire (jeans) were considered to be too tight to be forcibly removed, insinuating that the act was consensual. This became known as the “jeans alibi.”
Women across the world became enraged and protested, all wearing jeans as a symbol of their disagreement with the justice system.
To commemorate this special day, Divas In Defense is holding this 40 minute class to help women learn how to protect themselves and unfavorable situations. Class starts promptly at 9AM and is free to all.
The company released this statement:
“It is our social responsibility to educate women as much as we can to ensure that rape statistics go down. We must protect our women and girls.”
Because of their expertise, Divas In Defense has been summoned to universities, colleges, the Girl Scouts of America and even internationally to Kuwait at the request of Olympian, Balsam Al-Ayoub. They have appeared on CNN, NBC, CBS, E! Network, Bravo TV and Lifetime TV and more—providing valuable information to audiences worldwide. Since 2010, the self-defense corporation has offered life-saving training to women from all walks of life.
For more information on Divas In Defense’s classes and upcoming events, visit: https://divasindefense.com and follow @DivasInDefense on social media for tips and important, life-saving information.
For more information on the official Denim Day, visit: https://www.denimdayinfo.org/why-denim
