A series of photographs and accompanying text show how a woman can maximize her potential strength to protect herself, illustrating basic techniques on self-defence from frontal attacks, attacks from behind and on the ground, and hair-grabs. The emphasis is on disabling any assailant for long enough to get away. Confrontation is always the last option, but infinitely preferable to being a passive victim, and the popular view that fighting back increases the risk of serious injury is refuted. The book also provides guidelines on how best to avoid such a potentially terrifying occurrence, highlighting prevention by concentrating on the safety measures any woman can adopt when travelling, or in the home or office.