Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D. for Women)
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 Sessions
VTPD will host two RAD sessions in Fall 2020:
- Session I- Tuesdays 6-9 pm -- NOW FULL
- Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 13
- Session II- Wednesdays 2-5pm
- Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11
- Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact officers Daniel Guilliams at 540-231-8123 or John Tarter at 540-231-6102.
The Summer 2020 Faculty/Staff RAD class has been cancelled.
Please check back soon for future dates.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact officers Daniel Guilliams at 540-231-8123 or John Tarter at 540-231-6102.
