On July 15, 2006 at the Flat Shoals Library in Decatur Mr. Johnathon Jefferson conducted a free class in which women in the community learned ways to protect themselves as they go about their daily routines. “Many of the tips I learned I had never thought about”, said Ms. Laurinda Williams who brought her 10 year old daughter to the class as well.
Mr. Jefferson a Shaolin Disciple at the Liu Institute in Alpharetta, GA was invited to conduct the class by Fresh Start for Women board member Ms. Keisha Bassett. Mr. Jefferson expressed to the women the importance practice and the understanding that what he was sharing with them was to help empower them and to give them an opportunity to escape danger should they be confronted.
The women also received handouts with useful tips such as:
Vary your travel route
If suspicious of being followed go to a well populated and lit area and call for help
Check your car before entering, especially the back seat
Many wanted to know when Fresh Start would hold another class to which founder and Executive Director Janice Pettigrew responded, “We hold different seminars each month but with the overwhelming response to this class we’ll definitely have to see about offering it again.”
At the end of the class a drawing was held to give away some donated safety items including a home security system, a car imobiliser as well as a personal safety device for bike riders.
Ms. Keisha Bassett presented Mr. Jefferson with a certificate of appreciation for his time and effort in providing a needful class.
