This book shows you how to recognize the Red Flags of violent and sexual predator behavior and know how to deal with anxiety and fear. Learn to stay more aware of your environment and avoid predators--both strangers and those you know--by using our Five Step Plan. Find out about the most dangerous places and people (they're not what you think). We show you how to set boundaries (your "bubble"). Sharpened awareness, avoidance, and de-escalation skills can help you not need fighting skills-or make the most of them as a last resort. If you're not trained in fighting skills, the knowledge you will take from this book is especially crucial to your well-being. If you already are a proficient fighter, you will learn to more quickly recognize the subtle tell-tale signs of a violent attack. The skills you'll learn from this book can help you discern whether an approaching stranger has intent to do you harm, so you can be confident (tactically and legally) in your decision to avoid, de-escalate, flee, give up your valuables, or as a last resort prepare to fight. We even show you how to be less vulnerable to online stalkers. This book gives you the knowledge (but not fighting skills) our acclaimed Athena Women Self Protection Training students gain. Don't settle for a couple of hours of hitting a striking target (that doesn't hit back) in a "self defense class" that doesn't provide you with this book's headwork. Gain confidence from real-world knowledge of how both violent and sexual predators prey and how to avoid them.