The one idea behind good self-defense. Awareness creates a reactionary gap, and the gap gives you options: leave, de-escalate, prepare, defend.

Six principles you can use today. Awareness, camouflage, distance, de-escalation, escape-first and breathing, each boiled down to four quick cues.

Keep it with you. A one-page cue card for the fridge or your phone, and a printable wallet card for your pocket.