Self-defenseRape statistics for young women are staggering. The startling numbers have teen girls learning how to fight back.---A knock on the door changed one young college student's life forever. "I turned the knob. He tore the door open, threw me to the ground and raped me," a woman said. The victim is afraid to reveal her identity and she's afraid to show her face, but she never forgot the... >> more

Local teen’s video in response to fatal abduction of Florida girl has been downloaded in 41 countries At 16, Dallas Jessup of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish already has a burning objective in life. “My goal is to put predators out of business,” she vows, “and I don’t want to stop until it’s done.” Jessup is the driving force behind the free online video “Just Yell Fire,” a 48-minute... >> more

[Caring Magazine. May 2008, page 34]Dallas Jessup You've probably seen one of the many films showing the fair sex fighting back. You might remember "Xena the Warrior Princess" or "Thelma and Louise." Perhaps you heard Jennifer Lopez say "Enough" to an abusive husband and shove him over a ledge. Maybe you watched Uma Thurman as a sword-wielding avenger on a ferocious quest to "Kill Bill." Now... >> more

Dallas Jessup, Age 16 Vancouver, WashingtonUnited States "You can't change everything but you can change the one thing that is really on your heart." Dallas Jessup Dallas has a hard punch and a soft heart. You can see both in her free self-defense video "Just Yell Fire." She decided to make it after hearing about the abduction and death of a young Florida girl. Dallas knew she could help girls... >> more

Dallas Jessup, 16, raised $500,000 from donations to produce Just Yell Fire, a film she wrote to teach girls how to protect themselves in times of danger. Two million people in 37 countries have viewed the film. Those who seek inspiration need look no further than the winners of this year's National Caring Awards. Ten recipients, five adults and five young people, were honored by the Caring... >> more

For her work in self-teen-defense, Dallas Jessup is receiving the national Caring Person award... >> more

A Vancouver Teenager is officially one of the most caring young adults in america... >> more

10 people will be honored next week for their extraordinary dedication and service to others and for being superior role models. They are winners of the 2008 Caring Award... >> more