This petition is deeply personal. A family member, a young girl of just 13, was sexually assaulted and lived in fear for years before she could share her story. She now struggles with therapy to overcome the trauma and to not view all men through the lens of her experience. This is not an isolated incident; many women have been mistreated by men who view them as objects for their pleasure or even as slaves.

It's time we empower our girls and women against such horrific experiences. We propose a law that mandates self-defense training for every girl starting at the age of eight. The goal is not just physical strength but also mental resilience - to instill confidence in them that they can protect themselves from any danger.

The statistics are alarming: According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), an American is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds, and nine out of ten rape victims are female. By equipping our girls with self-defense skills early on, we can help reduce these numbers significantly.

This isn't about promoting violence; it's about prevention and protection - giving our girls the tools they need to defend themselves if ever faced with such a situation.

We believe that this law will contribute significantly towards decreasing trafficking and abuse against women over time. It may seem like a tall order now but imagine a world where every woman has learned self-defense skills – where they feel safe walking home alone at night or traveling alone – because they know how to protect themselves.

Let us make this vision a reality by signing this petition today!