Slippery Rock University
Police Department
(724) 738-3333
The R.A.D. Systems at SRU
In an effort to educate female students in the area of self-defense, the Slippery Rock University Police Department provides women with the opportunity to attend the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program.
The Rape Aggression Defensive Systems is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assaults by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense tactics. R.A.D. is not a martial arts programs. The course provides women with the knowledge to make educated decisions about resistance. R.A.D. courses are currently taught by certified instructors at over 400 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Cananda.
The R.A.D. program is a comprehensive course designed soley for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance while progressing into the basics of hands-on defensive training. Classes are designed for all women, regardless of their physical fitness ability. That's because an attacker can target any woman, regardless of age or physical fitness ability.
Women who take the course will receive 12 hours of instruction which covers basic safety and self-defense skills and explores a defensive mindset. This system of realistic defense provides women with the knowledge to make educated decisions about resistance. Realistic self-defense techniques are reviewed. These aren't kung fu moves, but techniques that are easy for any woman with physical fitness ability. That's why the class is so beneficial - it's basic.
Current Class Schedule:
March 25th, 26th, & 27th, 2013. Class is full!
April 15th, 16th, & 17th, 2013 applications are now being accepted.
The course are held for four (4) hours a day for three days from 5pm to 9pm.
R.A.D. for Women Application
Sexual Assault Resources
R.A.D for Men Application