Polk County News Polk County Itemizer-Observer • April 12, 2017 3a Sheriff’s department hosts self-defense classes Situational awareness helps you avoid a bad situation in the first place By Jolene Guzman The Itemizer-Observer DALLAS — We all know texting and driving is dan- gerous, but what about when you are paying more attention to your phone than what is happening around you in other every- day circumstances? Polk County Sgt. Jason Ball that is a personal safety risk, a lesson he will teach during the self-defense and situational awareness class for women and girls this Sat- urday. That’s not just a concern for women, but everyone who is oblivious to the real world when texting or checking on their social media life, he said. “ With the advent of smartphones and social media, people put them- selves at risk every day,” Ball said. “A couple good exam- ples are just being buried in your cellphone (texting, talking, interacting on social media) while walking to and from your car and com- Learn more: What: Personal Protection Training with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. When: Saturday at 10 to 11:30 a.m. Where: Academy Building in Dallas, 182 SW Academy St. For information or to register: segovia.jennifer @co.polk.or.us. pletely unaware of your sur- roundings.” He added, while not a personal safety concern, so- cial media updates that make it known people are away from home may lead to home burglaries, as well. County statistics show do- mestic and violent crimes rank second and third in Polk County, and many times, the victims of those crimes are women. The goal of Saturday’s class is to help women and girls be more aware of those concerns — and empower- ing them to fight back if they find themselves in unavoid- able danger. The class, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Academy Build- ing in Dallas, is free to women and girls. Registra- tion is required. Situational awareness is the first step, Ball said. “Self-defense isn't just thwarting an attack, it's about being aware of your surroundings, avoiding situ- ations that sometimes don't occur to people, like parking your car in a dark area in a parking lot,” he said. Added to that are lessons on how to stop an attacker in any situation. “The hands-on portion or techniques are simply put- ting tools in the tool box and can be used in any situation whether it’s a stranger attack or a spousal attack,” Ball said. The class will put that to- gether to help women learn PAm KIng/ for the Itemizer-Observer Pam King shared this photo on the Itemizer-Observer’s Facebook page after Saturday’s self-defense and situational awareness class. how to protect themselves. “Maybe the best vulnera- bility to discuss is just em- powering women and giving them the mind set that it’s ok to fight and to avoid the complacency of, ‘It's not going to happen to me,’” Ball said. Child Abuse Prevention month events continue all through April itemizer-Observer staff report POLK COUnTY — mid-Valley Parenting and Polk County’s programs related to child abuse prevention month, launched last week with the Polk County Awareness Walk, and continue throughout April. Have you considered taking a parenting class? The knowledge and tech- niques provided could go a long way to preventing child abuse, county officials say. “When parents are better educated and they know all the ins and outs of raising kids, it makes things less frustrating, and parents are less likely to potentially engage in some sort of child abuse or neglect,” said Brent Demoe, director of Polk County Family & Commu- nity Outreach. mid-Valley Parenting offers classes based on your child’s age and in communities around the county. Child care and a free meal are often provided at the semi- nars and weekly classes. For more information on classes or to find the class that is right for you, go to www.midvalleyparenting. org. more events: • The Confederated Tribes of grand Ronde’s Children & Fam- ily Services holds is its seventh annual Fun Run/Walk Saturday. Registration starts at 10 a.m. DEADLINES Are failed or foggy windows making your house look shabby? 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