An Evening of Courage, Community & Conversation featuring Chad Bianco – April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026
Sexual Assault Awareness Month, observed each April, is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence, its causes, and risk factors. It aims to educate communities, promote prevention strategies, and empower individuals to take action in creating safer environments. In San Diego, an average of three women are raped each day. One in three women will experience […]
Women’s Firearms Safety & Responsible Ownership – April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
NotMeSD Shooting Social – April 11, 2026
April 11, 2026
Pepper Spray and Situational Awareness Class – April 8, 2026
April 8, 2026
Escondido Proclaims April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Champions NotMeSD
In a powerful display of community commitment, the City of Escondido issued a proclamation in April 2024 declaring the month as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Signed by Mayor Dane M. White, Deputy Mayor Christian Garcia, and Councilmembers Michael Morasco, Consuelo Martinez, and Joe M. Garcia, this official recognition underscores the urgent need to […]
Why more women are saying ‘Not Me’
Empowering Stories from the Front Lines of Self-Defense
NotMeSD Program Director Interviewed at KUSI
Watch Desi Bergman’s interview with KUSI on combatting sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence.
How NOTMESD Empowers Women with their Self Defense
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the 6th anniversary of NotMeSD, a program dedicated to helping women learn self-defense and firearms training. Program Director Desi Bergman shares how NotMeSD has helped over 1,300 women take back control of their safety. With 1 in 3 women facing the threat of sexual assault in their lifetime, […]
NOTMESD Recognized by San Diego Board of Supervisors
The NOTME program was recognized by the San Diego Board of Supervisors for its work against sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence.