Gender Equity Resource Center

Class Session #1

The first class includes an overview of the course and covers risk reduction strategies and personal safety tips. Discussion is encouraged and the style is more interactive than lecture. The class is approximately 3 hours in length.

Class Sessions #2 and #3

In the second and third classes, each of which are 3 hours, the students learn the physical tactics to defend against attack and to escape and survive a sexual assault.

Class Session #4

The last session, is the simulation. Students have the opportunity to apply what they have learned in the previous classes. One or more instructors will “suit up” in protective gear and the students will participate in several scenarios. The students are also issued protective headgear and gloves. The wearing of kneepads and elbow pads, as well as mouth guards is also recommended. The simulation is videotaped and each student views the various attack situations. This provides immediate feedback on student performance.

Comments about CAL-RAD:

• "I was a little reluctant to take the course because I felt that I was
  confirming my fear of being attacked.  However, I'm glad I took it.  I
  feeling so much more confident now, but I'll be back to practice!  Thank
  you!"
• "I had an enjoyable learning experience.  The course was engaging and was
  very empowering.  There was plenty of practice time that helped the
  movements become more natural and instinctive."
• "It was really fun and I feel much more confident."
• "FANTASTIC COURSE!  In 12 hours, I discovered a whole different side of
  myself.  I can be an assertive, aggressive and effectively whole new level
  of confidence."
• "Good class. Worth taking."
• "I enjoyed it!  The instructors were really nice.  I am going to recommend
  it to my sorority at the next meeting."
• "Very useful, I feel much more confident : )"
• "I feel stronger, more confident and prepared."
• "Class was great."
• "Overall, I enjoyed the course and feel more prepared.  I usually am never
  in situations that require hitting, kicking, etc. ; so this was a nice
  opportunity to practice (and learn new moves)."
• "It was really fun and useful!  It's worth waking up early on Saturday and
  Sunday."
• "Awesome class.  Affordable, practical, convenient and empowering"
• "I loved this course!  I feel very much prepared for anything."
• "Thanks so much!  I loved it!"