The Rape Aggression Defense System is a
program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. The RAD System is a
comprehensive course for women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk
reduction, and avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands‑on
defense training. RAD is not, however, a martial arts program.
Our courses are taught by certified RAD Instructors and provide you
with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical
Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth.
The
RAD System of physical defense is currently being taught at many police
departments, colleges and universities. The growing, wide spread acceptance of
this system is primarily due to the ease, simplicity, and effectiveness of our
tactics, solid research, legal defensibility and unique teaching methodology.
The Rape Aggression Defense System is dedicated to teaching women self 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. We
operate on the premise that a spontaneous violent attack will stimulate a
natural desire to resist on the part of the victim (supported by research).
We educate women about the "Fight or Flight Syndrome" while showing
them that enhancing their options of self defense is not only prudent but a
necessity if natural resistance is to be effective. Safety and survival in
today's world requires a definite course of action. We provide effective
options by teaching women to take an active role in their own defense and
psychological well being. Perhaps
you think sexual assault happens only in certain high‑risk situations
such as hitchhiking, walking alone at night, or going out socially alone. It's
true that sexual assault can occur in such situations, but it also takes place
in ordinary, seemingly safe places. In fact, about one‑third of all
rapes occur in or near the victim's residence. About one‑half of the
rapes are by first or casual dates or romantic acquaintances. It is important
to be aware that most sexual offenders don't look abnormal or act strangely.
In fact, perpetrators of rape and sexual assault are not always strangers to
their victims. In many cases, the assailant is an acquaintance, neighbor,
friend, or relative
FACTS
1
out of every 3 American Women will be sexually assaulted in her lifetime.
1
in 4 college women has been raped or suffered an attempted rape.
One
Forcible Rape every 5.8 minutes, One
Violent Crime Every 22.1 seconds (FBI
Crime Reports, 2000)
Every
21 hours there is a rape on an American College Campus.
One
Aggravated Assault every 34.6 seconds (FBI
Crime Reports, 2000)
WE,
AT THE HULL POLICE DEPARTMENT TRULY CARE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY, PROTECTION,
AND WELL-BEING.
RAD
Rape
Aggression
Defense
The
fastest growing women's self- defense system in the United States
Develop
Your Options
In
1998,
rape victims took self‑protective measure in 86.7°/a of the cases.
"Rape victims were more likely to defend themselves than assault or
robbery victims."
Don't
Be Victimized By Fear
"in
fact, the most often used strategy for avoiders (of rape) appears to have been
a combination of screaming and use of physical resistance."
For More Information, Applications and
Scheduling Contact Officer Wendy Cope-Allen at the
Hull Police Department
(781) 925-1212
Download
the RAD Course Application here