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Personal Safety & Self-Defense Workshop

Community Event
Come join Rose City Self-Defense and the Safe Blocks Program in collaboration with the library for an Introductory Personal Safety and Self-Defense workshop to learn empowering skills to help keep yourself and your young ones safe and strong! Snacks provided for all attendees.
5:30 pm 7:30 pm

The class will cover assertive communication and de-escalation skills. Learn how to tap into intuition and options for escape and safety planning. This is open to all community members ages 11 and older. Community members ages 11-14 must be accompanied by an adult.

The City of Portland is committed to providing meaningful access. To request translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, or other auxiliary aids or services, contact 311, Relay: 711.

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave).

Register for the workshop

Registration is required.

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