'Safe Not Sorry' Offers Self Defense to Young Holmdel Women

The young women of Holmdel are about to get a chance to learn the potential dangers of college.

The Holmdel Police Department's "Safe Not Sorry" program is in its fourth year, teaching self defense to Holmdel seniors as they prepare to enter their freshmen year.

“Reducing your chances of a sexual assault may be as simple as being aware of your environment, and responding quickly to it," said Holmdel Police Chief John Mioduszewski. “Young women, and their parents, will learn avoidance and awareness skills and how to enforce boundaries, both verbally and physically."

The program spans four nights, each mandatory. Each night covers a different real-life situation and offers real-life defense solutions. 

Program dates:

• April 29
• May 1 
• May 8
• May 9

Program topics:

• Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
• Risk Reduction Education by a Trained Victim Support Counselor
• Self Defense Techniques
• Personal Defense Weapons
• Spring Break Safety

Register by April 24 at the Holmdel Police Department website. The program will be held at the Holmdel Community Center on Crawfords Corner Road.

For more information, contact:
Sergeant Michael Pigott at (732) 946-9690 ext. 1731 or mpigott@holmdelpolice.org