Self-defense for the rest of us
Sara Hjalmarsson is talking about self-defense for the rest of us
In much of the world, it has long been the case that public figures are more likely to experience threats and violence than other members of the population. The risk is higher for women and minorities. This phenomenon has become worse in recent times due to the normalization of threatening and violent behavior across the political spectrum and the disturbing level of dehumanization in the media, social media and political discourse. Why is this happening and what can we, as individuals, do about it? In this pragmatic talk, security specialist, political pirate and MMA fighter Sara Hjalmarsson shares some practical tips and exercises for public and high-visibility figures from the upcoming book “Self-defense for the rest of us.”