Rape Aggression Defense System
The
Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense
tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive,
women-only course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk
reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of
hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Our
courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and
provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual
outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and
continuous personal growth, and is the key to our free lifetime return
and practice policy for R.A.D. graduates. Augsburg Security Officer,
Jennifer Kellogg will be instructing R.A.D. courses on campus. See
schedule below.
More Information about RAD
Here's what Augsburg students are saying about R.A.D.
"I loved the R.A.D. class, I feel terrific!" (January 2000)
"Great first class, I can't wait to take more...I feel empowered!" (January 2000)
"R.A.D. was fun and improved my confidence!" (September 2000)
"I now know I have the skills to fight of an attack." (September 2000)
Be Aware:
1 out of every 4 U.S. college women
polled was sexually assaulted during four years at college. (MS.
Magazine study on Sexual Assault and Rape.)
Develop your Options:
In 1988, rape victims took
self protective measures in 86.7% of the cases. Rape victims were more
likely to defend themselves than assault or robbery victims. (Criminal
victimization in the United States, 1988)
Don't be Victimized by Fear:
"in fact, the most
often used strategy for avoiders (of rape) appears to have been a
combination of screaming and use of physical resistance." (Bart &
O'Brien P., 1985, Stopping Rape: Successful Survival Strategies.
Pergamon Press, New York.)
For information on date rape drugs, please visit the R.A.D. Systems Date Rape Drug Information Website
The R.A.D. twelve-hour course on campus will also discuss the topic of date rape drugs. Please see the schedule below.
The Security Department is accepting donated cell phones for the Call to Protect program.
RAD Course Schedule*
(Two New Dates Scheduled)*Free to Augsburg Students! Please register in advance by emailing your name and phone number to kellogg@augsburg.edu
For additional information, please contact Officer Kellogg or the Security Dispatch, x1717.