>>She took to carrying her car keys with her to use if needed.
If you mean as a weapon, then that is a really, really bad idea. Unless you are practised, then causing a sufficient injury to deter or incapacitate someone is pretty difficult. Pssing them off is much more likely.
Far better to use hand, nails, knees etc. which are things that can be used instinctively.
Both my girls can defend themselves so I worry less. I wouldn't say most people need to go to their extremes but there are some very good, basic courses in skills such as Krav Maga which would be a very good idea.
There'll be krav maga self defence courses which would be great and ideal for her needs. Typical would be three 4hr lessons. Doesn't make someone a killing machine, but it'll give her significant advantage.
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