Divas In Defense Launches Non-Profit Organization to Focus on Girls Ages 9 to 17
As an extension of Divas In Defense Inc., we pride ourselves with protecting girls through self-defense training. We have comprised a collection of complete curriculums to extend knowledge and awareness of bullying, cyber safety, sexual assault, teen dating violence, child obesity, identity theft protection and social media etiquette. www.flagproject.org
Divas In Defense Partners With Cool Girls Inc. to Teach Self-Defense for Girls in Nine Atlanta Schools
Cool Girls Inc. (www.thecoolgirls.org) and Divas In Defense present The Fight Like A Girl Project to nine Atlanta schools. The program consists of bully awareness, teen dating violence awareness, social media etiquette, identity theft protection and cyber safety.
Divas In Defense Partners with Junior League to Spread Safety
The Junior League of North Atlanta hosted a community day for area residents and members. Divas In Defense did demonstrations and handed out literature about personal safety.
Divas In Defense Launches The Fight Like A Girl Project and Conducts Seminar for Girl Scouts, GirltopiaOn October 29, 2011, Girl Scouts LA presents it’s annual Girltopia event, looking to have over 12,000 in attendance. We are conducting a seminar for 9 – 12 graders at this phenomenal event. We are participating in Fun Shop. In addition, we will have an Exhibitor’s booth available.
Divas In Defense Donates to Silent Auction Giving Toys to Children in Atlanta
For the Kid in All of Us proudly hosted the 9th Annual Toy Party & Silent Auction, Atlanta's premier holiday cocktail party and toy drive. As a token of our support, we donated $500 to ensure less fortunate kids the gift of Christmas.
Divas In Defense Donates to Atlanta-Based Non-Profit Dedicated to Supporting Deployed Single Mothers in the U.S. Military
With so many women serving in the Armed Forces, it is imperative to give back to those who sacrifice their parental duties to assure that we maintain the freedoms and rights we take for granted everyday.
Divas In Defense and WNBA's Atlanta Dream Launch "Defend Your Dream"
Divas In Defense and the Atlanta Dream team up to stop child trafficking and cyberbullying, while building camaraderie between moms & daughters and friends.
WNBA Team, Los Angeles Sparks Joins Forces with Divas In Defense to Teach Moms & Daughters to Kick Butt
The Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA Team, partners with Divas In Defense to teach Metropolitan Los Angeles females to protect themselves. "Spark of Life: Don't Be The Victim!" enables females as young as age 11 the necessary tools to protect themselves and their families.
Divas In Defense Educates Women on Self-Protection At Shecky's Sip and Shop Celebration
Our participation with Sheckys (www.sheckys.com) was phenomenal! We enjoyed educating women about protecting themselves while the ladies purchased self-defense products (i.e. pepper spray, stun guns and more) for added safety.
Divas In Defense and Oglethorpe University Teaches Young Women to Live Safely On Their Own
Oglethorpe University understands the value of safety and self-preservation for their student body. As an all-female school in Atlanta, the rise in crime has prompted necessary changes. Divas In Defense will teach their "On Her Own" program which brings awareness to dating violence, social media etiquette, cyber safety, identity theft protection, sexual assault and much more.
Alpharetta Police Hires Divas In Defense to Teach Youth Self-Defense
The Alpharetta Police Athletic League wanted to teach young ladies participating in their program self-defense. Who better to conduct the class than Divas In Defense? Divas In Defense instructors taught the girls about bullying prevention and self-defense. In addition, we participated in their 5K Trot to raise funds for the organization.
Georgia State University Sorority Learns to Survive
The Georgia State University Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority takes the initiative to learn how to protect themselves while on their own. The "On Her Own" program instructed the young women in personal & street safety and boundary setting & assertiveness. In addition, the ladies purchased self-defense products (i.e. pepper spray, stun guns and more) for added safety.
Awareness and Self-Defense Tips to Avoid Abduction
Divas In Defense participated in the prescreening of The Disappearance of Alice Creed (August 2010). We gave self-defense pointers on reducing the chances of being abducted and awareness tools.
Comcast OnDemand "Atlanta Mom"
In an effort to begin early training, we offered Mother/Daughter day at Piedmont Park (Atlanta) to encourage mothers and daughters to learn valuable, life-saving self-defense techniques. Comcast OnDemand (Atlanta Mom segment) came out to video us.
NCADV Conference 2010
With domestic violene being a leading killer of women, NCADV invited Divas In Defense to their 2010 Conference in Anaheim, CA.
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CBS Atlanta with "Moms Kick Butt"
We teamed up with Atlanta Mom On a Mission to launch "Moms Kick Butt" a campaign set out to teach Moms self-defense.
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October 29, 2011
Divas In Defense Launches The Fight Like A Girl Project and Conducts Seminar for Girl Scouts, Girltopia
On October 29, 2011, Girl Scouts LA presents it’s annual Girltopia event, looking to have over 12,000 in attendance. We are conducting a seminar for 9 – 12 graders at this phenomenal event. We are participating in Fun Shop. In addition, we will have an Exhibitor’s booth available.
September, 2011 - April, 2012
Anti-Bullying and Self-Defense Initiative in Nine Atlanta Public Schools
The initiative sponsored by Cool Girls Inc., was formulated to give young girls in inner-city schools the tools to protect themselves, promote camaraderie and get in shape.
June 21, 2011
Divas in Defense Class Teaches Women How To Defend Themselves and Avoid Trouble
Divas In Defense instructors, Kim and Renee, teach women at Central Baptist Hospital to protect themselves. The class is focused on helping woman avoid potentially dangerous situations and teaching the tools to escape potential attackers. See more pictures here.
January 9, 2011
Divas In Defense Teaches Effective Ways to Deal With Cyberbullying
In today's society, our children are facing bullying and teasing at new heights. Some have decided to end their lives to escape the pain and ridicule of their peers. Divas In Defense presents ways to handle cyberbullying and the effects that it causes.
January 4 - 14, 2011
Atlanta Girls' School Learns to Fight Like A Girl
We would like to thank Jemma Giddings, Associate Head of School, for inviting us our to teach "Fight Like A Girl" as a course during their Winterim. We have 30 girls learning to NOT be the Victim!
November 17, 2010
Divas In Defense Teams Up With Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE)
Thanks to Ellen Strait, WYSE Executive Director for USC, we were able to provide three (3) Los Angeles Unified School District Middle Schools basic self-defense training and Fight Like A GIrl components.
August 1 - 4, 2010
Divas In Defense Teaches DV Survivors Self-Defense
Divas In Defense would like to thank the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence for giving us the opportunity to participate in their 2010 Conference in Anaheim, CA. We were fortunate to offer a self-defense course to conference attendees.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Divas In Defense Teaches Atlanta Moms to Kick Butt
Special thank you to the Tiffini Gatlin and Candice Wharton of Atlanta Mom On a Mission for the privilege to participate in Moms Kick Butt. We would like to also thank Better Mornings Atlanta (CBS) for having us on the show.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Divas In Defense interviewed on The Candy Shop Show
Special thank you to the lovely Vanessa Veasley and Brooke Bailey for inviting us to speak about women's safety on their radio show, The Candy Shop Show.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Divas In Defense participates in Grammy Gifting Suite
We want to thank Aja Dionne, PR Specialist for inviting us to participate in the Grammy's Gifting Suite. We were able to perform demonstrations and promote self defense and awareness. Thank you to all those that participated!