Franklin students learn self-defense tactics

Sunday, November 7, 2004

Children at Franklin Elementary School got on a mat on the gymnasium floor Thursday and learned how to disable an adult. Like children in many communities, they're taught not to talk to strangers, but Thursday's lesson went beyond discussion.

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