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CJ Scarlet knows first-hand how violence can destroy lives. A survivor of childhood sexual assault and rape as a college freshman, CJ spent years dealing with the emotional aftermath of her experience. After taking her power back, she became an advocate for others who had been victimized, running a child advocacy center and serving as Director of Victims Issues for the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office. She initiated and co-chaired the implementation of the nation’s first statewide automated victim notification system, selected as the national model, which contacts victims before their perpetrators are to be released from custody. An expert in victims’ rights and advocacy, CJ has given speeches and workshops at national and international events; and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including MSNBC and NPR. The former U.S. Marine photojournalist and forest firefighter holds an interdisciplinary master’s degree in Humanities with an emphasis on Human Violence. CJ is the author of the Badass Girl's Guide: Uncommon Strategies to Outwit Predators and Neptune’s Gift: Discovering Your Inner Ocean (available on Amazon). Named one of the “Happy 100” people on the planet, CJ’s story is featured in two bestselling books, including Happy for No Reason and Be Invincible.
Topics
o Women's and girl's self-empowerment and common-sense self-defense (CJ teaches them how to defend themselves using just their bodily "weapons"--no formal martial arts or self-defense training is required.) o Uncommon Strategies to Outwit Predators in the Workplace—This presentation focuses on workplace harassment and violence. Attendees will learn how to set and communicate firm boundaries, how to talk themselves out of uncomfortable situations, how to defend themselves if they must, and how to report incidents to HR and other authorities. o How to Avoid Being Victimized by Out-Thinking and Out-Talking Predators—This workshop focuses on the mental aspects of self-defense and self-empowerment. The emphasis is on using psychological self-defense techniques to thwart inappropriate behavior and/or victimization. I discuss the different types of predators, how they select and groom their victims, and how to fail the predator “interview.” o How to Unleash Your Inner Badass and Fight (Dirty) if You Must—This workshop is about how attendees can physically defend themselves during an assault. Attendees will learn how to use their bodily “weapons” to convince predators to leave them alone. (No formal martial arts or self-defense training knowledge is required or taught, and participants will not break a sweat during the workshop or need to change into casual clothing.) o Dealing with Military Sexual Trauma o Plus, CJ can customize a workshop containing any or all of the elements above.
Speeches
This presentation focuses on workplace harassment and violence. Attendees will learn how to set and communicate firm boundaries, how to talk themselves out of uncomfortable situations, how to defend themselves if they must, and how to report incidents to HR and other authorities. Attendees will walk away with actionable information that may result in HR departments receiving fewer sexual harassment and assault complaints.
This workshop focuses on the mental aspects of self-defense and self-empowerment. The emphasis is on using psychological self-defense techniques to thwart inappropriate behavior and/or victimization. I discuss the different types of predators, how they select and groom their victims, and how to fail the predator “interview.”
This workshop is about how attendees can physically defend themselves during an assault. Attendees will learn how to use their bodily “weapons” to convince predators to leave them alone. (No formal martial arts or self-defense training knowledge is required or taught, and participants will not break a sweat during the workshop or need to change into casual clothing.)
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Value to Sponsor
Other Value:If appropriate and in line with CJ Scarlet's mission and values, she will talk about your product or service from the stage and in her video blog. She is just launching her book, The Badass Girl's Guide: Uncommon Strategies to Outwit Predators, and anticipates significant national media attention and a large following of women and girls, ages 13 to 99. Virtually every woman has experienced some form of sexual harassment, stalking, molestation or assault, and they are hypervigilant about their safety. CJ's brand will be influential with this audience, which will turn to her for information and wisdom about how they can stay safe and claim their personal power.
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