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Resisting Aggression with Defense System (R.A.D. for Men)

Resisting Aggression with Defense is a course offered to male students and employees at Virginia Tech by the Virginia Tech Police Department. This FREE course has four parts which allows participants to focus on the following:

  • Recognition of aggressive behavior.
  • Negative Repercussions of aggressive behavior.
  • The role men play in reducing aggression and violence.
  • The opportunity to practice self-defense in a structured environment in order to avoid, resist, and escape aggressive behavior towards them.

Upcoming Sessions

Registration is now open for Fall 2023! Register here.

  • Mondays 6-9pm September 11, 18, 25 and October 2 

 If you should have any questions, please contact Sergeant Micah Pasquarell at 540-231-6411.

Register Here!