HomeMy Public PortalAboutR.A.D. Systems Class - 2009For immediate release May 26, 2009
PRESS RELEASE
R.A.D.
DEFENSE
S Y ST E M S
R.A.D. SYSTEMS DEFENSE CLASSES FOR WOMEN
This Spring/Summer the Watertown Police Department is offering R.A.D. Systems
defense classes for women. This program is free and available to women who reside in
Watertown over the age of 18. Enrollment for participants under 18 is permitted with a
signed waiver from a parent.
The R.A.D. Systems offers a basic education of confrontation principles and personal
defense. R.A.D. is designed to help women overcome the effects of sexual harassment
and sexual violence by teaching assertiveness, risk awareness, risk reduction, risk
recognition, risk avoidance and physical defense strategies.
Preparation through education and training is usually the best way to survive an assault
situation. By attending a credible physical defense program a woman can substantially
develop her options with regard to resistance.
The class meets two nights a week over a 2 -week period from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
Dates for the next R.A.D. course are June 15, 17, 22 and 24, 2009. Classes will be held at
the Tufts Health Building at 705 Mt. Auburn Street. Students interested in taking this
course must be able to commit to attending all four sessions.
Please contact Detective Kathleen Campbell at (617) 972-6545 to register. The deadline
to register is June 12, 2009. Class size is limited, and enrollment is on a first come, first
serve basis.