April is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness month and Sexual Assault Awareness month

Valentine Police Chief Dana Miller is showing the importance of follow through when fending off a would be attacker during the Women’s Self Defense Class held at Mid Plains Community College, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Photos by Laura Vroman

Correctional Officer Whitney Barnes and Jail Sergeant David Stoeger help with the exercises that were taught during the Women’s Self Defense class.

Chief Dana Miller shows the importance of leaving your thumb up as you protect yourself. Here she demonstrates a maneuver on Officer Brandon Ormesher. Her right hand is up to defend her face and head. Photo by Laura Vroman

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness month and Sexual Assault Awareness month

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness month and Sexual Assault Awareness month