2007 SAFE GEORGIA - December 10, 2007

SAFE GEORGIA: Prepare, Prevent Protect! is a program initiated by Georgia Commission on Women, in response to the alarming rise in the incidence of domestic violence, sexual assaults, home invasions, muggings and abuse of the elderly, in collaboration with Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker, Georgia Women's Institute and other state organizations to prepare women in Georgia to protect themselves and their families.
Among those experts presenting, sharing their expertise and resources, are Dr. Peg Ziegler, Clinical Psychologist; Paul Purcell, Private Investigator and author of Disaster Prep: 101 and Fugi Escobedo, Law Enforcement Trainer and martial arts instructor.

Commissioner Dianne Rogers wields a blow to the "attacker", Fugi, with her cane.	Emily Grigsby, Esq. and Commissioner Martha Murphy Long are counter-attacking "muggers/predators". Fugi Escobedo and his assistant instructor are conducting the demonstration.
Dr. Peg Ziegler, Clinical Psychologist	Paul Purcell,  Private Investigator, Preparedness Expert, Author of Disastor Prep: 101
Nellie Duke, presenting a "SAFE GEORGIA" T-shirt to Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker	Mary Yancey makes a move on the " predator  mannequin" as one-on-one continues.
Gloria Franzen, a visually impaired woman being taught to defend herself from an attacker.

Photos courtesy of marilynchildress@trilliumphotos.com