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R.A.D. - Rape Aggression Defense

The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women defensive concepts and techniques against various types of assault by utilizing easy, effective and proven self-defense/martial arts tactics. Our system of realistic defense will provide a woman with the knowledge to make an educated decision about resistance.

University Police R.A.D. classes are free; however you must register to participate.

OBJECTIVE:

“To develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations to the woman who is attacked.”

Rape Aggression Defense Training is:

  1. Practical Self Defense Tactics
  2. Easy To Learn and Employ
  3. Awareness and Avoidance
  4. Risk Reduction Strategies
  5. Certified Instruction and Free Lifetime Return - Practice Policy

If you have questions, E-mail or call any of the listed R.A.D. instructors.

R.A.D. Instrcutors

Investigator John Thompson
thompsonjc@longwood.edu     
434-395-2146

Officer Roger Sudesberry
sudesberryrd@longwood.edu
434-395-2091

Comm. Officer Melissa VanRomndt
vanromndtmp@longwood.edu
434-395-2091