Free Self-Defense Classes for Beacon Hill Residents

After a series of random attacks on women in Beacon Hill, the Chinese Information & Service Center is hosting a free self-defense class on Thursday night. The workshop will begin at 6:30p.m. on April 10th at 611 S. Lane St. in Seattle. The center hopes the workshop will help women feel more comfortable in their neighborhood after the assaults, and will teach students what to do in case they are attacked.

The assaults have been occurring in South Seattle since the end of last year. Thus far, there have been 23 attacks—all on women and often near neighborhood bus stops. None of the victims have been able to identify their attacker.

To RSVP for the Sexual Assault Survival Skill and Self Defense Workshop, call Alan Lai at (206) 624-5633, x4111.

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