What is R.A.D.?
R.A.D., Rape Aggression Defense, is a self-defense
course designed exclusively for women. The objective of
this course is simple... to develop and enhance the options
of self-defense so they may become viable considerations
to the woman who is attacked. It is further designed to
empower women through self defense.
How is the Course Run?
The RAD course consists of four 3-hour classes.
Who can Take the Class?
FSC female students and employees as well
as female friends of students and employees. All ages are
encouraged and welcome.
How Much Does It Cost?
The class is FREE. You will be given the student
manual.
Why RAD?
Because. . .
1
out of 3 women can expect to be sexually assaulted in
their lifetime. (Cohen, A., 1988; Become Street Wise)
- Every 21 hours, there is a rape on a college campus.
(USA Today, 1990; 7-part Campus Crime Series)
- 10 times as many rapes are committed than are reported.
(FBI 1986; Crime in the U.S.)
- 7 days a week, averaging every 2 hours and 12 minutes,
a violent crime is committed on a college campus. (USA
Today, 1990; 7-part Campus Crime Series)
- 1 out of 12 college males admit to acts legally defined
as rape or attempted rape. (Mademoiselle, May 1991;
Out of Bounds)
- 1 out of every 4 college women polled was sexually
assaulted during four years at college. (Ms. Magazine
Study on Sexual Assault and Rape)
- 1.3 women are raped each minute in the United States.
(National Victims Center Report, 1992)
- 78% of rape victims know the rapist. (National Victims
Center Report, 1992)
Interested in more information about this valuable training?
Contact Ptl. Mike Czarnecki at Michael.czarnecki@leominster.mec.edu.
R.A.D
Class Schedule
UPCOMING CLASS TO BE HELD:
Classes for RAD WOMEN are currently not being scheduled due to RADKIDS Program commencing. A significant number of requests for the program to be held sooner than anticipated, will impact the scheduling of a class.
