PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — 04 June 2026 Leading Asia-Pacific ESD organization will help expand athlete empowerment and violence prevention initiatives across the region NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 4, 2026 — The Strong Side, the flagship culture-change initiative of the International Association of ESD Professionals (IAESDP), today announced that Wisdom for Women has joined its growing global network as the regional ESD Provider Organization for Australia and Oceania. As part of the partnership, Wisdom for Women will support the implementation and delivery of Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) programming throughout the region, helping expand The Strong Side’s mission to equip athletes, sports organizations, and
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — 24 April 2026 Initiative will advance evidence-based research on Empowerment Self-Defense, violence prevention, and athlete safety to strengthen long-term solutions across sport and society NASHVILLE, Tenn., 24 April 2026 — The
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — 27 March 2026 International NGO with 1.5 million graduates will certify Strong Side instructors on the Athlete Power curriculum and anchor provider networks across two continents NASHVILLE, Tenn., March
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — 02 March 2026 Two recent headlines. Same old pattern. A new prevention engine built for clubs, leagues, and the entire game-day ecosystem. NASHVILLE, TN — The International
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