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WIU to host R.A.D. Women's Self-Defense training in April

March 6, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - Western Illinois University will host R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Women's Self-Defense Training in April, offering participants practical skills and confidence through a comprehensive 12-hour program.

The free training will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday Arpil 7, through Thursday, April 16. All sessions will be held in Corbin E classroom 1032.

The event is hosted by WIU Office of Public Safety (OPS), the R.A.D. Women's program is a nationally recognized self-defense course designed to provide participants with real-world techniques through hands-on practical training. The course is organized through the R.A.D. program and led by experienced instructors in a supported and empowering environment.

Participants who complete the course are eligible for the lifetime return-and-practice policy, allowing them to retake the training at no cost anywhere the program is offered worldwide.

For more information or to register, contact the WIU Office of Public Safety at (309) 298-1949 or email Melody Piper at ma-piper@wiu.edu.




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