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I'm Emily Campaniel, and this is the Fox True Crime podcast.

Thank you. True Crime Podcast. If you're a woman, you've likely been taught from an early age to be vigilant,

to be hyper aware of your surroundings, to avoid being alone.

Because as a woman, you're taught that you're vulnerable, that by simply existing, you have a target on your back. Statistically

speaking, women are more likely to be victims of violent crime than men. But the best tool we

possess is not a blade, nor is it Mace, nor a taser.

Our most important asset is instead our situational awareness.

By enhancing our courage and intuition, we can do more than we thought possible.

Damsel in Defense is an organization that works to help educate women on ways in which they can defend themselves when exposed to danger,

while also empowering them to possess the confidence they need in order to do so.

Nancy Abercrombie is a damsel director with Damsel in Defense,

someone who I had the honor of meeting while at CrimeCon this year. Today, Nancy joins me

to discuss her mission to equip women with defense strategies and to provide tips for listeners

on the ways in which they can guard themselves as well. Nancy, we're so grateful to have you here

today. Tell me about Damsel in defense and its mission. Well, thank you so much

for having me, Emily. I've been with damsel in defense for nine years. And our mission is to

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