Free Upcoming Rape Aggression Defense Class

The Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) is proud to announce its upcoming schedule for free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) classes for women.

This crucial two-part course aims to empower women with practical self-defense techniques and vital awareness strategies in a safe and supportive environment.

The RAD program is a nationally recognized system of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. It is designed to provide women with practical tools and the confidence to recognize, avoid, and if necessary, physically defend against various types of assault.

“We believe that education and empowerment are key components in personal safety,” says Officer Bailey Salsbury, who is the lead instructor for the class. “By offering this RAD class free of charge, we hope to make these invaluable skills accessible to as many Lawrence women as possible.”

Pre-registration is required to ensure adequate instructor-to-student ratios for effective training. The classes are for women 18 years of age or older.

Each course is split into 2 half-day sessions and participants must be available both days.

Upcoming Classes:

August 2nd and 9th

November 15th and 22nd

To sign up, click the QR code or visit https://bit.ly/RADclassLKPD