The City of Falls Church Police Department is offering a free Rape Aggression Defense program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, 12 years of age and older. The course is offered in four, three-hour sessions.

The City of Falls Church Police Department is offering a free Rape Aggression Defense program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women, 12 years of age and older. The course is offered in four, three-hour sessions. Classes will be held at Columbia Baptist Church, 103 W. Columbia St., from 6 – 9 p.m. on March 22, 24, 25 and 29. Participants are required to attend all four sessions.

The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive, women-only course that addresses awareness, prevention, risk reduction, risk avoidance, and the basics of hands-on self-defense training. R.A.D. is not a martial arts program. Nationally certified R.A.D. instructors from the Falls Church City Police Department teach the course.

For more information and to register, e-mail ksdempsey@verizon.net or call 703-248-5061.