Jay Sowers / The Natchez Democrat — Vidalia resident Jackie Havard, left, raises her arms to block Concordia Parish Sheriffs Office Lt. Greg Jackson as he plays the role of a potential attacker during a women’s self defense class hosted by the CPSO on Thursday evening at the Concordia Parish Community Center in Ferriday. The class featured lessons on environment awareness, attack prevention and tips on how to fight back once a person is attacked.