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