Introduction to the training of women constables in Gujarat as change agents and master trainers in the area of women safety, empowerment, self defense, self esteem and much more.

1. NIRBHAYA
Surakshit Jivan Shreshth Jivan

2. Suraksha Setu Abhiyaan
Female Police Constable’s Master
Training
For
Women Safety-Security, Self Defence,
Self Esteem & Positive Life

3. Background of Women Safety
As is apparent from various news and current scenario, women
are victimized at work, streets, public areas and even their own
homes. The list includes
1. Eve Teasing
2. Abduction
3. Rape/Molestation
Women are the pillars of society as care takers of families and
bread winners. Their safety is a basic responsibility of a
progressive society.
Avoiding victimization is a multi prong effort that includes safety
services and women empowerment and gender sensitization.

4. Namaste Life
Namaste Life is a progressive NGO focused on Women Empowerment &
Family Welfare
Headed by Dr. Meena Shah, Namaste Life has unparalleled expertise in
Women Trainings, Master Training, Module Development, Media Production
and more.
We Believe:
We Salute The Foresight & Initiative Of Home Dept. To Undertake &
Promote Such A Comprehensive Program
Social,
Legal &
Emotional
Empower
ment
Support
&
Framework
of Relevant
Authority
Self
Defense
Techniques
Caution
&
Awareness
Safety of
women
in
Society

5. Women Learning Martial Arts ?
• Many Women Enroll In Martial Arts Classes For Learning Self
Defense.
• There Are Many Efforts Geared Towards Introductory
Karate/Tae Kwando Classes etc.

6. Why ?
Women Are Biologically
Smaller & Less Strong
Than Men.
Many Indian Women Are
Meek, Lack Confidence &
Don’t Have Presence Of
Mind To Practice What
They Learn.
Empowering Women To Be
Confident & Live Life To full
Potential Is Equally
Important.
Women must be taught to
be safety conscious

7. What Can Be Done ?
• Train Women To Constantly Be Aware Of Their Safety
And Surroundings.
• Teach Them To Not Be Naïve And Identify Potential
Danger.
• Give Them The Confidence To Thwart An Aggressor From
Victimizing Them.
• Teach Them Presence Of Mind.
• Assure Them Of Social, Moral And Legal Support.
• Create Awareness Of Their Rights And Available Services.
Think Safety Not Only Self Defense

8. Importance of Safety & Self
Defense Training
Basic defensive and
release techniques
will enable women
to escape assailants
Knowledge of
vulnerabilities of
male body will
enable women who
are biologically
weaker to deal with
a larger/stronger
male assailant
Caution is the
most important
defense. Training
will emphasize on
cautionary tips for
women
Presence of Mind
is often the
difference
between an
escape and
victimization
Self esteem,
confidence and
assertive personality
is a deterrent for
offenders. Training
will build these
important traits

9. Traditional Role of Women Police
Officers
Escort
Counseling
Public Safeguarding
Maintain Law & Order

10. Envisioned & Extended Role Of
Women Police Officers
Proponents of Women Empowerment
Promote Women’s Positive Role In Society
& Be Safety Trainers in Community

11. Women Police as Proponents &
Trainers
Women Police Officers Are Uniquely Suited To
Empathize, Counsel And Help Women In The
Community In Case Of Problems & For Safety.
As Women Police, They Can Build Trust
They Already Have A Background In Public
Safety
As Master Trainers For Self Defense, Self Esteem And Self
Preservation A Few Hours A Week Training Women In
Community Will Go A Long Way Towards Women
Empowerment & Safety
Time Required For Such Is 2-4 Hours A
Week . Results, Recognition And
Satisfaction Is Exponentially More

12. Objectives of Master Training
Train Master Trainers (Women Constables) To:
• Empower Women Physically Against Potential
Assault
• Empower Women Mentally & Emotionally
• Develop Presence Of Mind & Decision Making
Power In Case Of Assault
• Assist Other Women In Such Eventualities
• Preventive & Precautionary Safety Measures
Create Empathy And Gender Sensitization
Among The Trainers (Women Constables)

13. Methodology
Goal Of Training: Each Constable/Trainee Should Be
Able To Conduct Effective And Comprehensive 2 Hour
Safety Workshop In The Community
3 Day Master Training Of 2 Women Constables
From Each Police Station.
Master Training To Cover Practical And Theoretical
Aspects Of Prevention, Self Defense, Self Esteem,
Gender Sensitization & Communication
A/V Communication, Role Play, Games, Group
Activity Case Study Etc Incorporated

14. The Big Picture
2 women constable from each police station
1200 women constable trained as master
trainers
Community Program of 50-100 women
weekly
Result: 60,000-1,20,000 women empowered
weekly statewide

15. Training Kit
We Will Provide A Unique And Practical Kit That
Includes:
•DVD With Training Modules:
• Women Empowerment
• Precautionary Measures For Women
• Safety & Self Defense Techniques And Tools
• Flip Chart For Use During Community Programs
• Group Activities And Games As Appropriate

16. Facets Of Safety & Self Defence
Training
• Women Empowerment – Positive Self Image, Legal And
Social Empowerment
• Dealing With Empathy, Love & Understanding With
Troubled Women
• Personal Safety – A Way Of Everyday Life (Workplace,
Home, Public Places, Parking Etc.)
• Fitness For Self Defense
• Defensive Releases And Strikes When Under Attack
• Ways To Deal With Aggressor
• Safety For Adolescents
• Gender Sensitization For Police Officers
• Effective Communication And Public Speaking Strategies

17. Communications & Skills
Training
• Women Constables Will Be Trained To
Communicate Effectively With Audience
• Modules Are Developed For 2 Hour Community
Programs
• Training In Public Speaking
• Learning To Connect With Audience For
Impactful Training
• Use Of Group Activities, Role Plays & Case
Studies For Effective Community Trainings

18. Gender Sensitization & Empathy
• Many Times Women Fear Police Instead Of
Turning To Them
• Women Expect Sensitivity Within Police Force
With Regard To Women's Complaints.
• Socio-cultural Biased Attitude Of Police And
People Towards Women Must Change

19. • Women Constables Trained In Public Relations
Help In Establishing Good Rapport Between Police
Officials & Women Complainants.
• Women Constables Will Be Trained To Empathize
And Treat Victims Of Abuse With Consideration.
• Women Police Can Play A Very Important Role In
Rehabilitation Of Victimized Women
Gender Sensitization & Empathy

20. Participant Details & Modalities
50-80 / Women Constables Per Workshop
Suggested Eligibility Criteria:
– Good Physically fitness
– Age <= 40
3 Days Workshop

21. Workshop Requirements
• Meals Workshop Location/Hall
• LCD & Computer With A-V System
• Public Address System With 2 Cordless Mikes

22. Faculty Details
• Dr Meena Shah – Master Trainer & Health Care
Consultant
• Mrs Pragna Shah – Yoga & Fitness Consultant &
Nutrition Expert
• Mrs Naini Shah - Lifestyle Management Coach & Yoga
Consultant
• Mrs Murli Srinivasan - MSW & Expert In Creating
Communication Tools & Techniques

23. • Dr Minjan Patel – Public Health & Physiotherapist
• Mrs Smruti Desai - Nutrition Expert
• Ms Priti Solanki- Yoga Expert
• Mr Priykant Sharma – Martial Arts
• Mr Rushiraj – Martial Arts
Faculty Details