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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 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.
Staying Safe and Staying Smart with Self-Defense
Smart Defense teaches women and girls how to defend themselves through a blend of Krav Maga, Brazilian jiujitsu, kickboxing, and now trauma education.
Elizabeth Smart Marks 20 Years Since Her Life-Altering Abduction
Elizabeth Smart never set out to become a figure recognized worldwide for fighting sexual violence and kidnapping — but 20 years after her abduction in Utah, that's where she finds herself.
Elizabeth Smart on 20 Years Since Kidnapping
Elizabeth Smart sits down with “CBS Mornings'' co-host Gayle King 20 years after she was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 14.
Self-Defense Mother's Day Seminar
Surae talked with Miyo and her daughter Maya Strong about a special Mother’s Day event coming up this Saturday.
Three Life-Saving Self-Defense Techniques
Miyo and Jason from Elizabeth Smart Foundation/ Smart Defense demonstrated 3 Self Defense techniques.