1/6/2010 - Portland Police Department Offers Basic Self Defense Class for Women this Winter
Rape Aggression Defense course to offer real life defense tools and tactics

What: This February, the Portland Police Department will offer its Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) Training class. R.A.D. provides women with the tools they need to both avoid dangerous situations and escape them. The course is specifically designed to help women survive situations in which their lives are in jeopardy.

This class is open to all women, ages 13 and older, in the Greater Portland area who would like to develop real life defensive tools and tactics. The Basic Self-Defense Course consists of a series of four classes and one scenario day. The class is scheduled for February 2, 4, 9, and 11, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and February 13 from 8:00 AM to noon. All classes must be attended to complete the course. The classes will be held at the Portland Police Department, 109 Middle Street, Portland, Maine.

A donation of $25.00 for the course is suggested. All donations support the Amy St. Laurent Fund, which sponsors the R.A.D. trainings. Due to attendance issues, all donations must be paid prior to the first class. To sign up for the class or receive more information about Portland R.A.D., e-mail ppdrad@portlandmaine.gov or call 874-8643.

When: February 2, 4, 9, 11, and 13, 2009
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (2/13 class 8:00 AM – noon)

Where: Portland Police Department
109 Middle Street, Portland

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