Rape Aggression Defense

Reading Police to Host RAD Self Defense Class for Women

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police to Host RAD Self Defense Class for Women

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department is hosting a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women this November.

The program is designed to teach personal safety skills. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and progresses to hands-on physical defense techniques.

“This course empowers women with invaluable self defense skills, and the Reading Police Department is pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to our community,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “It’s a comprehensive course, covering everything from awareness to physical defense techniques. Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to sign up.”

The course will include four sessions on the following dates and locations:

  • Monday, Nov. 4 from 6-9 p.m. at the Reading Police Department at 15 Union St.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 6-9 p.m. at Coolidge Middle School at 89 Birch Meadow Drive
  • Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m. at Coolidge Middle School 89 Birch Meadow Drive
  • Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6-10 p.m. at Coolidge Middle School 89 Birch Meadow Drive

The Reading Police Department would like to thank those who donated to support the program, in particular the Women’s League of Reading.

Reading Police have hosted R.A.D. safety classes for approximately two decades. Women interested in signing up for the course can do so by contacting Community Service Officer Kristen O’Shaughnessy at [email protected] or by calling 781-942-6761.

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Reading Police to Host RAD Class for Women

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 1, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police to Host RAD Class for Women

READING – Deputy Chief David Clark is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department is hosting a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women this May.

The program is designed to teach personal safety skills. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and progresses to hands-on physical defense techniques.

“This class teaches valuable self defense skills that women can rely on in the event of an emergency,” Deputy Chief Clark said. “It’s an empowering, preventative class, and we encourage women interested in taking the course to sign up soon.”

The course will include four sessions on the following dates and locations:

  • Tuesday, May 21 from 6-9 p.m. at the Reading Police Department
  • Thursday, May 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the Reading Municipal Light Department
  • Tuesday, May 28 from 6-9 p.m. at the Reading Municipal Light Department
  • Thursday, May 30 from 6-10 p.m. at the Reading Municipal Light Department

The Reading Police Department would like to thank the Reading Municipal Light Department for supporting the R.A.D. course, as well as the Women’s League of Reading for their donation to support this program. The Reading Police Department also thanks anonymous donors for their support of the R.A.D. program.

Reading Police have hosted R.A.D. safety classes for approximately two decades.

Women interested in signing up for the course can do so by contacting Community Service Officer Kristen O’Shaughnessy at [email protected] or by calling 781-942-6761.

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Reading Police Receive Donation To Support Women’s Self Defense Training

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Reading Police Department
Mark D. Segalla, Chief of Police
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Receive Donation To Support Women’s Self Defense Training

From left: Safety Officer Michael Scouten, Lisa Caraviello, Leah Furness, Meredith Yoder, Carolyn Liggio, Erin Gaffen (President of YWL), Lt. Detective Richard P. Abate, Deputy Chief David J. Clark, Nicole Barletta, Laura Tucci and Community Service Officer Kristen Stasiak. (Courtesy Photo)

READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla is pleased to announce that the Young Women’s League of Reading has donated $2,000 to benefit the Reading Police Department’s ongoing efforts to enhance women’s safety.

The donation will support the Reading Police’s Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program, which is part of an internationally respected network of instructors committed to providing women with life-saving self defense skills.

“The Young Women’s League of Reading is proud to support important programs in town, including the R.A.D. program for women and high school girls that is run by the Reading Police Department,” said Erin Gaffen, Young Women’s League of Reading President.

“We are extremely grateful to the Young Women’s League for their commitment to the R.A.D. program in Reading.” Chief Segalla said. “We rely on donations like theirs because they play such a large role in making this program possible.”

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Reading Police Department to Host RAD Class for Women

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Reading Police Department
Mark D. Segalla, Chief of Police
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Department to Host RAD Class for Women

READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department will host a free Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course for women this fall.

The program is designed to teach personal safety skills. It begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, and progresses to hands-on physical defense techniques.rad

“This is a valuable course for women, as it provides participants with key self defense strategies to implement if an emergency situation were to occur,” Chief Segalla said. “I encourage anyone who hasn’t already completed the class with us to sign up.”

This session consists of four classes, each of which are four hours long, and will begin next month and continue through November. The schedule is as follows:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 25, from 6-10 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6-10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 6-10 p.m.
  • Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6-10 p.m.

Classes will be held at the Reading Police Department, 15 Union St. Call 781-942-6752 or email Community Service Officer Kristen Stasiak at [email protected] for sign-ups and questions.

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