awareness – n.  knowledge that something (such as a situation, condition or problem) exists

assault - n. the crime of trying or threatening to hurt someone physically

self-defense – n. the act of defending yourself

advocate – n. a person who argues for or supports a cause or policy

perpetrator – n.  the criminal

choke hold – v. a method of holding someone by putting your arm around the person’s neck with enough pressure to make breathing difficult or impossible