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Self defense skills even your 8 year old should know
Self defense is for everyone and it’s never too early to help your kids learn some lifesaving skills. Miyo Strong teaches with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation and says conversations about keeping kids safe should start as soon as your children can talk. She brought eight year old Myanna with her on set today to show practical self defense moves that even a third grader can learn and master.
Elizabeth Smart wants more college students to get self-defense training
The Smart Defense program has been piloted at some universities but Smart is seeking $186,000 to expand it to all public universities in Utah
Miyo Strong- The Legacy Project with Jim Copple
The Legacy Project interview with Miyo Strong, who is the Smart Defense Program Director for the Elizabeth Smart Foundation and Malouf Foundation.
Salt Lake County female mayors join Elizabeth Smart for empowering self-defense class
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The female mayors in Salt Lake County teamed up with Elizabeth Smart and her foundation Thursday night for a smart defense class.
Tonight, several mayors are teaming up with the Elizabeth Smart Foundation to address intimate partner violence.
Elizabeth Smart known for teaching women skills to protect themselves from predators based on her own experience.
Elizabeth Smart, John Walsh speak about work against sexual exploitation of children at Utah State Capitol
Elizabeth Smart, a child safety activist, and John Walsh, the host/creator of America’s Most Wanted, appeared at the Malouf Foundation Summit at the Utah State Capitol Friday to advocate for the safety of America’s children.
Elizabeth Smart, John Walsh call on community to fight sexual violence
The foundation held its third annual Education Summit on Friday in the Rotunda at the Utah State Capitol. Two of this year's keynote speakers were Elizabeth Smart and John Walsh, the creator and host of "America's Most Wanted" and co-founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Utah's Malouf Foundation joins with Elizabeth Smart, John Walsh to combat sexual violence.
Elizabeth Smart, an assault survivor, partnered with the Malouf Foundation and "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh to raise awareness about sexual violence and exploitation against children.
How the National Guard responds to sexual assault – and what’s being done to prevent it
Maj. Monica Leger, deputy inspector general of the Utah National Guard, is among those within the Guard working to improve prevention and assault resources.
About two years ago, she contacted the Elizabeth Smart Foundation to see if Smart – who survived sexual abuse during her nine-month kidnapping in the early 2000s – would be interested in speaking to guardsmen.
Elizabeth Smart, rescued 20 years ago, now teaches others to fight back
On the 20th anniversary of the day she was rescued from her kidnappers, March 12, Elizabeth Smart will do what she always does on that day. She’ll call her parents.
Elizabeth Smart reflects on being found and reunited with family 20 years ago
Elizabeth Smart was found alive 20 years ago after being kidnapped at knifepoint from her bedroom in Salt Lake City. She joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on that day and what she's doing to help others. CBS News' Gayle King reports.
Elizabeth Smart recalls her abduction 2 decades ago: 'It couldn't actually be real'
Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home in 2002 when she was 14 years old.
20 years after kidnapping, Elizabeth Smart’s focus is on helping others
The Elizabeth Smart Foundation's namesake was bouncing from one interview to another Tuesday at the foundation's headquarters in Trolley Square.
Elizabeth Smart’s “We Believe You” Campaign
A movement to change the world takes its part in helping survivors of sexual violence. Elizabeth Smart spoke today about her campaign, “We Believe You.”
America’s Breakdown: A National Conversation - Mental Health Data
"America’s Breakdown — A National Conversation" features a slate of guests, first-person storytelling and experts covering a range of topics, from childhood abuse and parenting advice, to burnout in the workplace. It will also offer solutions.
How Elizabeth Smart Built the Elizabeth Smart Foundation
My whole life has prepared me for the work I’m doing today. One day, just over 20 years ago, I was kidnapped from my bedroom by a strange man with a knife. Brian David Mitchell, with the help of his wife, Wanda Barzee, held me hostage, and I faced repeated horrors as their captive. They kept me incredibly isolated and made me feel worthless. The threat of my death and the death of my loved ones hung over my head daily, and sexual assault and rape were a constant part of my life.
Iron Roots Gym Is Holding a Community Self-Defense Night
Iron Roots Gym is holding a community self-defense night using the Smart Defense curriculum. Erin Johnson and Dan Ries own Iron Roots Gym and are martial arts experts. The class is being held in response to the recent tragic death of school teacher, Eliza Fletcher, who was abducted and killed while on her morning run.
Elizabeth Smart, SUU Team Up to Offer Self-Defense Courses
The Elizabeth Smart Foundation, the Malouf Foundation and SUU are partnering to offer the Smart Defense class to students starting this fall. The courses teach martial arts-based self-defense techniques but also mental health skills including meditation, boundaries, bystander awareness and healthy relationships.
Elizabeth Smart Teaching Girls, Women to Fight Their Attackers
Looking back on her abduction as a child, Elizabeth Smart says she doesn’t know if her self-defense training program would have stopped her kidnapping, but she does know she would have put up a fight and “that I was strong.”
‘If Not Me Then Who?’ Why Elizabeth Smart Says Self-Defense Should Be as Common as Fire Drills
Elizabeth Smart said a new program called Smart Defense is designed specifically for women and girls to learn how to defend themselves against sexual assault.