Darien Police Offering Free Women's Self Defense Classes

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department is looking to identify women (adults 18-plus only) who would be interested in attending a free Women's Rape Aggression Defense Program (R.A.D.) hosted by the Darien Police Department and sponsored by the Darien Domestic Abuse Council (D.D.A.C) and Darien YMCA.

Classes will be held on Dec. 4, 6, 11 and 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sign-ups are first come/first serve, and participants must attend all classes.

R.A.D. is a 12-hour course that provides attendees with the basics of self-defense and situational awareness, as well as tools to prevent a sexual assault or kidnapping.

This program is designed for the average person with no previous experience or background in physical skills training.

This program will be taught by R.A.D. Certified Darien police officers and combines classroom discussion and physical technical skills. The skills learned will be demonstrated by students during a simulated "attack scenario." The department's aim is to provide these lifesaving skills in the safest environment possible.

Participants would be required to:

Commit for the full 12-hour course (over four days, for three hours at a time)

Provide other attendees with confidentiality, as personal topics may be discussed

For more information on the program and to view a video of the simulated "attack scenario," visit the R.A.D. website: The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense (rad-systems.com).