Rape Aggression Defense

The Chandler Police Department offers a free, four session, self-defense course for women with a focus on awareness, avoidance, prevention and risk reduction. R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) teaches women defensive strategies and tactics to mitigate various types of assaults. R.A.D. is a national network and offers a lifetime return policy. Once you successfully complete the course, you can attend any of the R.A.D. programs across the country to refresh or practice the techniques taught in the course.

Participants must wear tennis shoes and appropriate workout attire. No jewelry should be worn in class. You must be 18 to participate, or 12-15 year olds can participate with a parent or 16-17 year olds can participate with a signed permission slip from parent.

The class combines both classroom instruction and hands-on training. These skills are practiced and developed throughout the course, culminating with simulated assault scenarios during the last class. These simulations provide participants an opportunity to use the skills they have developed in a safe training environment.

For more information or to enroll in a class, please contact the Crime Prevention Unit via email or call 480-782-4962.

Each RAD class is four sessions long. Classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:00-9:00 p.m. between the date ranges listed below. Classes take place in the Community Room at the Chandler Heights Substation located at 4040 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Participants MUST commit to all four sessions in order to register for the class.

Upcoming Classes

Rape Aggression Defense Class
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - Thursday, August 30, 2012
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rape Aggression Defense Class
Tuesday, September 11, 2012 - Thursday, September 20, 2012
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rape Aggression Defense Class
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Thursday, October 25, 2012
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm