Congratulations to The Safety Team’s, Dr. Christine DiBlasio, on being named Vermont Woman of the Year!
Local workshops offer self-defense training for women
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Statistics show that violence against women — and violence in general — is on the rise in the United States. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence says over 39% percent of women in Vermont have been physically abused by a partner. But a volunteer team is hoping to equip women in our community with the know-how to defend themselves. For the past 20 years, “The Safety Team” has been working to prevent violence and heal trauma. There are a number of ways they do it, and while most of their workshops are by women, for women, the information learned could be valuable to all. Elissa Borden spoke with the team’s Eileen Mann and Christine Deblasio about their workshops and also learned some basic tips.
Empowerment Self-Defense W. The Safety Team
Therapist Uncensored
Thank you to Dr. Ann Kelley, internationally recognized co-host of Therapist Uncensored, for working with Safety Team members, Christine DiBlasio, Darcy Richardson, Christina Allard and Nancy Keller to present a thought provoking, informative podcast; Integrating Self-Defense, Neuroscience and Affirmative Consent to Build Empowerment and Heal Trauma. Find our podcast, broadcasted in 270 countries, here.
Fox 44
Thank you Sara McClosky for taking the time to interview Christine DiBlasio, Eileen Mann and Nancy Keller of The Safety Team, and for putting together a comprehensive piece on the team, our program with Saint Michael’s College, and the on-going issues of personal protection and safety for women. Check out the March 1, 2017 broadcast here.
Laura’s March
Thank you to the Laura Kate Winterbottom Fund for supporting us. The 10th Annual Laura’s March on September 10, 2017 was a wonderful experience. To be in the company of others who are working to end sexual violence was both humbling and inspiring. Click here to view pictures from the March and to listen to Christine DiBlasio, president of The Safety Team, as she shares our story with the marchers.
WCAX
Ned Winterbottom of the Laura Kate Winterbottom Foundation and Nancy Keller of The Safety Team join Julie Kelley on WCAX’s “The :30” to discuss the 10th Annual Laura’s March, and how Laura Winterbottom’s death has inspired others to take steps to end sexual violence. Click here to see the full interview.
Not All Women
A big thank you to Not All Women for having The Safety Team member, Hillary Boucher, on for an interview. Check out episode 13 to hear Hillary’s interview. (Hillary begins around 26 minutes). Give Not All Women a like on Facebook or check out their other podcasts. Hillary’s podcast made The AV Club’s list of the top 15 podcasts for the week of February 15, 2015. Click here to learn more.
Fox 44
The Safety Team members Darcy Richardson Miller and Christine DiBlasio were interview by Fox44 about their emerging work on college campuses.
The Safety Team member Nancy Keller was interviewed by Fox44 following an attack on a woman at a parking garage in Burlington, Vermont.
Seven Days
Sincere thanks to reporter Sarah Tuff for her comprehensive interview about our program in Vermont Black Belts Arm Women with Self-Defense Skills.
WCAX
The Safety Team members Darcy Richardson Miller and Christine DiBlasio were interviewed on WCAX’s Across the Fence Program.
Sarah Tuff discusses her interview with The Safety Team in a segment on WCAX: Teaching Women Self-Defense.
The Safety Team was interviewed about our programs and then shared tips about how to enhance your safety, especially during the holidays in Vermont Women’s Safety Group Advises Caution During the Holidays.
A sincere thank you to all who help support our programs!