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Interpersonal crime against women is a global problem that affects women of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In the United States, one in three women will experience some form of interpersonal violence in their lifetime. The most common forms of violence against women include physical assault, sexual assault, stalking, and harassment. These crimes can have a devastating impact on woman's physical and mental health, their relationships, and their ability to participate fully in society. Self-defense is one strategy that women can use to protect themselves from violence. Self-defense training can teach women how to identify and avoid dangerous situations, how to assess their surroundings, and how to use physical and verbal self-defense techniques. However, many women do not know how to defend themselves effectively. Here, we suggest solutions to protect women from violence, as well as teach them basic self-defense techniques. However, self-defense is not a panacea. It is important to remember that no single strategy can guarantee a woman's safety that not one method of self-defense is 100% effective and that women should always take steps to protect themselves, such as avoiding walking alone at night, staying in well-lit areas, and carrying a physical alarm. This research paper will examine the prevalence of interpersonal crime against women, the effectiveness of self-defense training, and the factors that contribute to women's vulnerability to violence. The paper will also discuss the importance of self-defense training and other strategies for preventing and reducing interpersonal violence against women. This paper concludes by exploring the implications of the research for policy and practice. The study is purely based on doctrinal legal research that uses secondary sources.