Ithaca College

Registration is now open for the December offering of the R.A.D. self-defense course for women.  The class will be conducted in three three-hour sessions from December 4-6, and is open to any student who identifies as female.

As just one component of the College's broader S.H.A.R.E. sexual assault prevention strategies, R.A.D. seeks to support all women on campus who feel they would be further empowered through training in physical defense.  The course is intended to be welcoming and accessible to any experience or ability level.  While the December 4-6 course is limited to students, additional staff and faculty classes will be available in 2016.

Classes will be conducted from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 4 and 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6.  Participants must be able to attend all three class dates.  Course registration is $15; this fee can be waived in cases of financial hardship.

The requirement to make the specific R.A.D. curriculum open to women only is a stipulation of the national R.A.D. office.  However, Ithaca College recognizes that sexual violence can impact anyone, and that any community member may seek opportunities for self-defense training.  Men on campus who are interested in such training can contact the Office of Public Safety to discuss options.

For additional information about R.A.D. and course registration information, please visit www.ithaca.edu/safety/rad.  For additional information about the overall S.H.A.R.E. program, please visit www.ithaca.edu/share.