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R.A.D.

Valdosta State University provides a self-defense class for women called R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense).

R.A.D.

The R.A.D. program is not a traditional self-defense course. It fills a long standing void by enabling women to learn in a period of several hours a set of cognitive and physical skills, which will be of benefit for years to come. The R.A.D. approach to personal safety combines a practical blend of threat avoidance strategies and real-world assault resistance tactics for women. The focus of the R.A.D. course is on the development of easily-mastered personal safety skills which can be safely practiced within a comfortable learning environment, and the coupling of those practical skills with a threat assessment process which will increase physical safety awareness. The overall goal is to reduce victimization through informed decision making and sensible action. The FREE course is twelve hours long, and is broken down into four three-hour class days. For a current schedule of classes, click on Calendar of Events in the Crime Prevention category.

If you are interested in signing up for a class, contact Student Recreation at (229) 333-5898. If you would like more information, call the Crime Prevention Office at Ext. (229) 245-6493. You can also email Sergeant Maestas at mrmaesta@valdosta.edu.