I agree with Supermoto, at least they are taking the class. At that point its up to them, but at least they are there on our doorstep -minds open and aware of the possibilities of evil directly affecting them in their world. Perhaps open to the challenging the laws that make them victims. These women are our mothers, sisters, lovers, friends, children, and spouses. So I read this article and get angry at the mockery, yet I have a twinkle in my eye that perhaps at least 1 of those 12 will get it and open her eyes and tell a friend and get her involved and able.
Yeah it would be great if they all carried, took kung-fu, and mastered Vulcan death grips. But it all boils down to awareness and self-preservation. She or he has to realize that no one else is responsible for their safety and they must what steps needed to preserve it.
Without that everything else is naught.