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Suraksha Setu Abhiyaan
Female Police Constable’s Master Training
For
Women Safety-Security, Self Defence, Self Esteem & Positive Life
Background of Women SafetyAs is apparent from various news and current scenario, women are victimized at work, streets, public areas and even their own homes. The list includes1. Eve Teasing2. Abduction3. Rape/Molestation
Women are the pillars of society as care takers of families and bread winners. Their safety is a basic responsibility of a progressive society.
Avoiding victimization is a multi prong effort that includes safety services and women empowerment and gender sensitization.
Namaste LifeNamaste Life is a progressive NGO focused on Women Empowerment & Family Welfare
Headed by Dr. Meena Shah, Namaste Life has unparalleled expertise in Women Trainings, Master Training, Module Development, Media Production and more.
We Believe:
We Salute The Foresight & Initiative Of Home Dept. To Undertake & Promote Such A Comprehensive Program
Social, Legal & Emotional Empowerment
Support &
Framework of Relevant Authority
Self Defense
Techniques
Caution &
Awareness
Safety of women
in Society
Women Learning Martial Arts ?• Many Women Enroll In Martial Arts Classes For Learning Self
Defense.
• There Are Many Efforts Geared Towards Introductory Karate/Tae Kwando Classes etc.
Why ?
Women Are Biologically Smaller & Less Strong
Than Men.
Many Indian Women Are Meek, Lack Confidence & Don’t Have Presence Of Mind To Practice What
They Learn.
Empowering Women To Be Confident & Live Life To full
Potential Is Equally Important.
Women must be taught to be safety conscious
What Can Be Done ?
• Train Women To Constantly Be Aware Of Their Safety And Surroundings.• Teach Them To Not Be Naïve And Identify Potential Danger.• Give Them The Confidence To Thwart An Aggressor From Victimizing Them.• Teach Them Presence Of Mind.• Assure Them Of Social, Moral And Legal Support.• Create Awareness Of Their Rights And Available Services.
Think Safety Not Only Self Defense
Importance of Safety & Self Defense Training
Basic defensive and release techniques will enable women to escape assailants
Knowledge of vulnerabilities of male body will
enable women who are biologically
weaker to deal with a larger/stronger
male assailantCaution is the
most important defense. Training will emphasize on cautionary tips for
women
Presence of Mind is often the difference
between an escape and
victimization
Self esteem, confidence and
assertive personality is a deterrent for
offenders. Training will build these important traits
Traditional Role of Women Police Officers
Escort
Counseling
Public Safeguarding
Maintain Law & Order
Envisioned & Extended Role Of Women Police Officers
Proponents of Women Empowerment Promote Women’s Positive Role In Society
& Be Safety Trainers in Community
Women Police as Proponents & Trainers
Women Police Officers Are Uniquely Suited To Empathize, Counsel And Help Women In The Community In Case Of Problems & For Safety.
As Women Police, They Can Build Trust
They Already Have A Background In Public Safety
As Master Trainers For Self Defense, Self Esteem And Self Preservation A Few Hours A Week Training Women In Community Will Go A Long Way Towards Women Empowerment & Safety
Time Required For Such Is 2-4 Hours A Week . Results, Recognition And Satisfaction Is Exponentially More
Objectives of Master Training
Train Master Trainers (Women Constables) To:• Empower Women Physically Against Potential
Assault• Empower Women Mentally & Emotionally• Develop Presence Of Mind & Decision Making
Power In Case Of Assault• Assist Other Women In Such Eventualities• Preventive & Precautionary Safety Measures
Create Empathy And Gender Sensitization Among The Trainers (Women Constables)
MethodologyGoal Of Training: Each Constable/Trainee Should Be
Able To Conduct Effective And Comprehensive 2 Hour Safety Workshop In The Community
3 Day Master Training Of 2 Women Constables From Each Police Station.
Master Training To Cover Practical And Theoretical Aspects Of Prevention, Self Defense, Self Esteem,
Gender Sensitization & Communication
A/V Communication, Role Play, Games, Group Activity Case Study Etc Incorporated
The Big Picture
2 women constable from each police station
1200 women constable trained as master trainers
Community Program of 50-100 women weekly
Result: 60,000-1,20,000 women empowered weekly statewide
Training KitWe Will Provide A Unique And Practical Kit That Includes:
•DVD With Training Modules:• Women Empowerment• Precautionary Measures For Women• Safety & Self Defense Techniques And Tools
• Flip Chart For Use During Community Programs• Group Activities And Games As Appropriate
Facets Of Safety & Self Defence Training
• Women Empowerment – Positive Self Image, Legal And Social Empowerment
• Dealing With Empathy, Love & Understanding With Troubled Women
• Personal Safety – A Way Of Everyday Life (Workplace, Home, Public Places, Parking Etc.)
• Fitness For Self Defense• Defensive Releases And Strikes When Under Attack• Ways To Deal With Aggressor• Safety For Adolescents• Gender Sensitization For Police Officers• Effective Communication And Public Speaking Strategies
Communications & Skills Training
• Women Constables Will Be Trained To Communicate Effectively With Audience
• Modules Are Developed For 2 Hour Community Programs
• Training In Public Speaking• Learning To Connect With Audience For
Impactful Training• Use Of Group Activities, Role Plays & Case
Studies For Effective Community Trainings
Gender Sensitization & Empathy
• Many Times Women Fear Police Instead OfTurning To Them• Women Expect Sensitivity Within Police ForceWith Regard To Women's Complaints.• Socio-cultural Biased Attitude Of Police AndPeople Towards Women Must Change
• Women Constables Trained In Public RelationsHelp In Establishing Good Rapport Between PoliceOfficials & Women Complainants.
• Women Constables Will Be Trained To EmpathizeAnd Treat Victims Of Abuse With Consideration.
• Women Police Can Play A Very Important Role InRehabilitation Of Victimized Women
Gender Sensitization & Empathy
Participant Details & Modalities
50-80 / Women Constables Per WorkshopSuggested Eligibility Criteria:
– Good Physically fitness– Age <= 40
3 Days Workshop
Workshop Requirements
• Meals Workshop Location/Hall • LCD & Computer With A-V System• Public Address System With 2 Cordless Mikes
Faculty Details
• Dr Meena Shah • Mrs Naini Shah• Mrs Murli Srinivasan• Mrs Smruti Desai• Ms Priti Solanki• Mr Priykant Sharma