Utah State University
Rachel Brighton
SAAVI Coordinator
saaviinfo@cc.usu.edu
435-797-1510
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 21, 2008
Utah State University Offers Self Defense Class on Campus
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State University is offering a way for female students to learn self defense and gain awareness.
The PE class offered on campus, officially called Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.), is a ladies only course taught by USU campus police officers.
R.A.D. is designed to help the average woman develop and enhance self defense options. It is the only program with a free lifetime return and practice policy.
Former R.A.D. student Mary Ince said, “I would definitely recommend the class. It’s a lot of fun, you get to meet new people and it’s a good step in learning self defense.”
The final for the class consists of an optional simulation where students can test the skills learned throughout the semester in “real world” scenarios.
In addition to learning self defense techniques the class also consists of lectures that teach the students how to avoid potentially dangerous situations, what emotional reactions could occur and what the options are if attacked.
Rachel Brighton, the coordinator for Utah State University’s Sexual Assault and Anti-Violence Information (SAAVI) office, teaches a lecture each semester for the R.A.D. class about the SAAVI program.
“The R.A.D. class is fun and it builds awareness,” Brighton said. The key thing is that women often believe they are not powerful, but when they walk out of the class they have a better understanding of how powerful they really are, she added.
SAAVI works to promote awareness through events they hold throughout the year. One of the main events is the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes,” in which male students race a one mile course around campus in high heeled shoes.
SAAVI offers information about sexual assault, relationships, stalking, and sexual harassment. They also offer help, counseling and resources to victims on and off campus.
We are here for anyone who has experienced some kind of violence, Brighton said. “We want them to know that they don’t have to do it alone.”
For more information on the SAAVI program visit their Web site at http://www.usu.edu/saavi/ or call 435-797-1510 for the office or 435-797-RAPE (7273) for the SAAVI Hotline.
R.A.D. Systems was founded in 1989 by Larry Nadeau, a former United States Marine. It is a nationwide program that has educated over 300,000 women on self-defense.
Contact:
Sarah Miller
Public Relations Representative
435-665-2245
sarah.m@aggiemail.usu.edu
2 comments:
As always Sarah, great job. Lots of good information and I didn't see any AP style mistakes. My only suggestion would be to maybe shorten it a little bit. Good work!
wow, really this is great! I have no suggestions!
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