RAD Women's Basic Physical Defense
Providing women with knowledge to make educated decisions about their personal safety
RAD is a program of realistic self defense, covering areas from risk reduction and avoidance strategies to hands-on defense training. RAD is not a martial arts program, but rather a course designed for simplicity and ease in learning, providing a system of effective and proven self defense tactics for women.
 The Basic Physical Defense program has been offered by the Pepperell Police Department, free of charge, since 1998.
Avoidance is taught as the first line of defense, and topics such as the concept and misconceptions of date rape and making a decision to resist are discussed. In hands-on training, women learn simple gross motor skill techniques which develop through practice and are refined by the use of padded equipment.
Students then opt to participate in realistic scenarios, conducted by RAD certified instructors. These simulated exercises allow the participants to utilize the skills they have learned in unexpected encounters, all in a safety controlled environment.
For more information about RAD Systems, visit www.RAD-Systems.com or contact the Pepperell Police Department R.A.D. Officer.
 radKids Defense against Abuse and Abduction Program
The radKids program is an educational
and empowerment program offered by the Pepperell Police Department.
This program was established to teach the children of our community
the use of awareness, risk reduction, avoidance and self defense
through education, enhancing the ability of children to resist
and / or escape abuse and abductions.
The radKids and RAD adult programs
are the largest of their type in the US with over 2000 certified
instructors nationwide and in Canada. The radKids program has
been recognized in numerous law enforcement publications and
is an integral part of many police department Crime Prevention
and Community Policing programs.
 Parents play a vital role in
this program, so a parent, guardian or other trusted adult should
be present with the child during class time.
For more information, visit www.dare.com or contact the Pepperell Police Department D.A.R.E Officer.
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