What approach effectively promotes students' self-protection against sexual assault?

Promoting students' self-protection against sexual assault involves equipping them with the ability to recognize and understand potentially hazardous situations. Fostering knowledge of identifying risky situations empowers students to assess their surroundings critically and make informed decisions about their safety. This approach emphasizes awareness and mindfulness, which can help students avoid encounters that could lead to sexual assault in the first place.

While self-defense techniques provide some physical skills for protection, they do not address the importance of situational awareness. Encouraging group activities and providing stress relief workshops can contribute positively to students' overall well-being, but they may not directly enhance a student's ability to recognize and assess risks related to sexual assault. Thus, developing knowledge about risky situations serves as a foundational strategy for prevention and empowerment.