Rape Aggression Defense Class Offered to Women in Middlesex County

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, MA — Women wishing to take a Rape Aggression Defense defense will have an opportunity to do so, for free, in early January.

The Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program, a basic self-defense course, is being held Jan. 9-11 at the MSO’s training academy in Chelmsford in collaboration with the Billerica, Concord and Tewksbury Police Departments. The classes, which run from 6-9 p.m. each night, are open to women age 16 and over, living or working in Middlesex County.

The R.A.D. program includes a combination of classroom instruction and dynamic hands on training, where participants learn self-defense techniques and tactics, said the announcement.

“Rape and sexual assault are violent crimes that disproportionately impact females,” said Koutoujian in a statement. “These classes are designed to teach women basic self-defense techniques, while at the same time building their confidence should they find themselves in a dangerous situation. We are proud to collaborate with our local law enforcement partners to offer this critically important program.”

Photo via Middlesex Sheriff's Office