Free Self-Defense Empowers Women 50+ at JCC

Aging Adult Services of Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven hosted an Escape Alive Self-Defense class at the Jewish Community Center of Greater New Haven in Woodbridge through a program by Jane Doe No More in Partnership with East Coast Training Systems. This class was sponsored by Jane Doe No More and held on August 25, 2024, for women 50 years of age and older at no charge to participants. Attendees learned striking skills to enable escape, awareness tips, and comprehensive verbal and physical prevention strategies.

Jane Doe No More’s mission is to empower survivors of sexual crimes and provide education, awareness and prevention programs for adults and children in our communities. Learn more at janedoenomore.org.