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RAD Classes Set to Begin
August 27, 2008
MACOMB, IL -- Protect yourself!
To better prepare Western Illinois University female community members in defending themselves against potential assaults, WIU's Office of Public Safety (OPS) will offer the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16.
The courses, which will run from 6-9 p.m., will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 16, 23, 30 and Oct. 7 in the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the WIU campus. The class is designed for women only, said OPS Lt. Sam Moran. Topics covered include avoiding victimization, patterns of date rape encounter, basic principles of defense, full-speed hands-on exercise and dynamic simulation training.
"This is one of the most empowering courses I have ever experienced," said a RAD participant. "I would recommend to any woman, regardless of her fitness level. I walked away feeling more confident and aware."
Cost of the 12-hour course, which is taught by RAD-certified police officers Jerry Allen, Kerry Bishop, Nate Garlick and Derek Watts, is $20 per person, which includes a RAD manual. Lifetime re-training is free. Previous participants are welcome to attend the courses at no cost. Due to limited class size (15 per class), pre-registration is required. While WIU female students will be given first priority to enroll, all University women are encouraged to participate. Students may charge the $20 to their University accounts.
The RAD courses are sponsored by Western's Office of Public Safety, 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 Moran at 309/298-1949.
Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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