Registration is currently open for the August offering of the R.A.D. self-defense course for women. Spaces still remain for this class, which will be conducted in three 3-hour sessions on August 10, 11 and 12, and which is open to any employee 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 physical defense. The course is intended to be welcoming and accessible to any experience or ability level. While the August course is limited to employees, additional student classes will be available in 2016.
Classes will be conducted from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on each date. Participants must be able to attend all three class dates. Course registration is $15; however, 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 the course registration link, 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.
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