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Here are a number of links to sites and sources which will be helpful for your self-defense knowledge base.

Master Brian Gates
This is Brian Gates' Web site with news and information.  Brian is a certified Rape Escape Instructor.
American Self Defense Institute
Provides information in a newsletter and access to legal council following a self-defense situation.
Bob Orlando's Je du-too School of Martial Arts
Orlando is a noted author and instructor of Chinese Kuntao and Pentjak Silat in Denver.  Check out his book, "Martial Arts in America" and his videos.
Cane Masters
Mark Shuey makes custom canes that can be usable for self-defense applications.
Carjacking Facts
Comprehensive look at the origins, the problem, and some prevention tips.
Electronic Privacy Information Center
Reviews governmental and private sector practices to determine their possible impact on individual privacy interests.
Executive Protection/Anti-Kidnapping Driving 
This is a link to the famous Bondurant school that teaches counterterrorist driving.
Front Sight Firearms Training Institute
Offers various courses in pistol, rifle, shotgun, and submachine gun.
Grapple Arts
Stephan Kesting's site with plenty of articles, tips and techniques for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, submission grappling, NHB,  & MMA practitioners.
International Association of Personal Protection Specialists
A international professional association comprised of protective service, intelligence, investigative, and security professionals.
International Security Agency
This is an organization that trains men and women to become professional bodyguards.
K-Jo's Campaign Against Rape
Long Beach, California, dojo with statistics on assault as well as classes
Minnesota Center Against Violence & Abuse
Features news groups, discussion lists, and electronic newsletters concerning rape, abuse, and violence issues.
National Coalition Against Sexual Assault: Guidelines For Choosing A Self-Defense Course
Some good general guidelines, but contains a lot of unnecessary qualifications that sound somewhat tentative.
National Crime Prevention Council
Provides tons of resources, particularly for participating in local initiatives such as Block Watch.
Pennsylvania Mixed Martial Arts
This is Joeseph Cunliffe's site for news and information on what is happening in the Mixed Martial Arts world in Pennsylvania.
Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts
This training organization has one objective -- teach you how to stay alive.  This is Steve Krystek's site and he works to integrate gun, blade and empty hand techniques into a system that is applicable for law enforcement, military, security and civilians.
Privacy Net
Find out how much information can be gathered about your computer from a Web site.
Reality of the Streets
Find out why you are almost always outmatched by criminals. Why?  Because they fight dirty and they cheat...  A good article here to get you thinking in terms of how attacks usually happen.
Relson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu  This is the main site for Relson (pronounced HEL son) with links to all of his training associations throughout the U.S.  Go to the Associations button to find out the different cities in which you can find a place to train.
Road Rage
An archived chat with Dawn Merrill-Guerriero, whose husband was killed in a road rage incident.
San Mateo County Vehicle Theft Task Force: Carjacking Prevention
Very brief list of tips on what to do in a carjacking situation.
Security Driver.com
A site developed by legendary instructor Tony Scotti for the protection professional.  Very high level information here on driving, executive protection and counterterrorist strategy.
The Antistalking Web Site
A very good, complete site meant to be a resource for stalking victims and others.
The Terrifying Truth About Online Stalking
Article explaining the new threat to privacy brought about by online information services.
U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
Lists of state hotlines, coalitions, and advocacy groups.
Violence in the Workplace
Homicides are the second-leading cause of death in the workplace, behind motor vehicle accidents.
Walking and Self-Defense
Good points regarding carrying "always legal" weapons and the attributes you'll need to make them effective.
Welcome to the International Bodyguard Association
The oldest and largest bodyguard association, with education sites worldwide.
Workplace Violence
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides a good overview of the problem.