RAD Classes Begin Oct. 13

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RAD Classes Begin Oct. 13

September 8, 2015

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MACOMB, IL -- To prepare Western Illinois University female students, faculty and staff in defending themselves against potential assaults, WIU's Office of Public Safety (OPS) will offer Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) courses, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13.

The courses, which will run from 6-9 p.m., will be held Tuesdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3 in the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the WIU campus. The class is designed for women only, said OPS Cpl. Kerrie Bishop. Topics covered include avoiding victimization, patterns of date rape encounter, basic principles of defense, full-speed hands-on exercise and dynamic simulation training.

"This class teaches you the most effective methods of defending yourself. I walked away with a great sense of confidence," said a RAD graduate.

There is no cost for the 12-hour course, which is taught by RAD-certified OPS police officers Jerry Allen, Kerrie Bishop, Jerel Jones, Krystal Scott, Derek Watts and Sarah Worthington. Lifetime re-training is free. Due to limited class size (20 per class), pre-registration is required. While WIU female students will be given first priority to enroll, females from the region are encouraged to participate.

The RAD courses are sponsored by OPS, Office of Student Judicial Programs, Campus Recreation and the Women's Center. For more information or to register, visit the Office of Public Safety (Mowbray Hall) or contact Bishop at (309) 298-1949.