The prevalence of interpersonal violence on college campuses and in society at large underscores the urgent need for effective prevention and recovery strategies.

Stepping into Your Power: Self-Defense Strategies for Everyday Life provides students with a comprehensive and immersive resource for empowerment self-defense. The interactive ebook not only equips students with vital self-defense skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of personal safety in diverse contexts. Its unique format allows students to read the text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities—including video tutorials for practical demonstrations, quizzes to reinforce learning, journal prompts for personal reflection, and discussion boards to connect with peers—all within a single system.

Chapters delves into critical topics such as situational awareness, emotional regulation, verbal strategies for conflict resolution, and physical self-defense techniques as they relate to an individual’s mental and physical personal safety.

Whether navigating campus life or exploring related academic disciplines, Stepping into Your Power is an exemplary guide to empowerment and security. It is well suited for courses in kinesiology, sexuality and gender studies, public health, criminal law, communications, psychology, and sociology.