Many of you at one point or another may have heard someone say, "Just give them what they want and they won't hurt you" or "If you try to resist, you are just going to get hurt". This line of reasoning presumes by acting submissive and giving in to the predator, then you are more likely to survive the encounter unharmed. However, someone who threatens with violence to get what they want probably picked you because they assumed you would do just that.
Recently, while doing some research to prepare for a seminar, I came across a study from 2005 that provides some data indicating fighting back does not increase your chances of getting hurt. Furthermore, it does increase your chances of preventing the assault, specifically in the case of this study it was rape. The authors reviewed data from the National Crime Victimization Survey and determined that "self-protection actions", that is defending oneself, did not have a significant impact on the injury outcome of victims. The did detect a significant reduction in rape completion when self-protection actions were taken.
For the full article, click here: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/211201.pdf
Scott V.
Lead Coach
Recently, while doing some research to prepare for a seminar, I came across a study from 2005 that provides some data indicating fighting back does not increase your chances of getting hurt. Furthermore, it does increase your chances of preventing the assault, specifically in the case of this study it was rape. The authors reviewed data from the National Crime Victimization Survey and determined that "self-protection actions", that is defending oneself, did not have a significant impact on the injury outcome of victims. The did detect a significant reduction in rape completion when self-protection actions were taken.
For the full article, click here: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/211201.pdf
Scott V.
Lead Coach
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