The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System is a program offered to female students and employees at Virginia Tech.
The four-part course begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and progresses to the basics of hands-on defense training. Participants learn self-defense tactics and techniques.
The free course is taught by Virginia Tech Police Department officers and is offered several times a year.
Upcoming Session
VTPD will facilitate two RAD sessions during Fall 2018. Classes will be held 6-9pm in New Residence Hall East- Residence Life Resource Officer Community Center:
- Session I: (Tuesdays - Sept. 11, 18, 25 and Oct. 2)
- Session II: (Thursdays - Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4)
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact officers Daniel Guilliams at 540-231-8123 or John Tarter at 540-231-6102.
Upcoming Faculty/Staff Session
- The Summer 2018 R.A.D. for Women is now full.
Please contact Officer John Tarter for information about Faculty/Staff RAD 2019.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact officers Daniel Guilliams at 540-231-8123 or John Tarter at 540-231-6102.