Southeastern Police Department offers self defense class for women
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department will offer a Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class for women in the community Nov. 22, 23, and 24. The self-defense class is open to female Southeastern students, employees, and their guests 12 years of age or older.
"The RAD System of Physical Defense is currently being taught at many colleges and universities and in communities throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom," said Southeastern Police Lt. Patrick Gipson. "The growing, widespread acceptance of this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity and effectiveness of our tactics, solid research, and unique teaching methodology."
The class will be held at a confidential location on or near Southeastern's main campus in Hammond. The three four-hour sessions (total of 12 hours) for the class will include Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon. Attendance at all three sessions is necessary to complete the course.
Enrolled Southeastern students and current Southeastern employees are admitted free. Students and employees may bring guests at a charge of $25 per guest (one guest per student/employee), which must be paid in advance to obtain a space on the class roster, Gipson said. Since space is limited, early registration is recommended.
For more information or to register for the class, e-mail Gipson at RAD@southeastern.edu with the name and telephone number of the participant(s).
