I believe both things are necessary. Changing behavior takes a long time, especially when it's behavior that is supported and encouraged by society at large and linked so closely with identity... but it's important work to be done nonetheless. But while that is happening, violence is still going to happen too, and we can help ourselves by learning how to defend ourselves. I don't teach people how to be safe. I teach people how to disrupt and defend from violence as it's happening, which is just as important.