Did you know…
Did you know…
USU has a class specifically for women where they can learn self-defense techniques. The class is called Rape Aggression Defense and is a national program available to women. Students meets twice a week, one day in the classroom, where discussion about rape and self defense takes place. The other day is spent in the gym learning how to fight off perpetrators.
The semester course is taught by police Officer Jessica Spencer and covers situations such as being attacked from behind, at an ATM or on a date. Students learn to avoid stalkers, forcible sodomy, rape and sexual assault. They also discuss date rape, self defense, the law and common myths and misconceptions.
The goal of the RAD program is to provide women of all ages simple self-defense moves and knowledge that will help them when presented with stressful situations. They are encouraged to scream and resist because doing those things will often be enough to make a perpetrator run.
The lessons in class and in the gym are meant to be kept secret. Course books have to be purchased in class so males can’t buy them. If they could, the class wouldn’t be beneficial because everyone would know how females are taught to defend themselves.
At the end of the semester for the class final, students can practice new defense moves on police officers dressed in aggressor suits who simulate attacks.
For more information about RAD, visit www.rad-systems.com or e-mail Jessica.spencer@usu.edu.
Information compiled by Manette Newbold