Self-Defense Classes Offered To Women In Wallingford, Cheshire

WALLINGFORD / CHESHIRE — The Wallingford and Cheshire police departments are offering self-defense classes for women in both communities in July.

“RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) training is a self-defense program designed for women,” Wallingford police wrote in a post on Facebook. “It focuses on risk awareness, prevention, reduction, and avoidance, progressing to hands-on defense techniques. The program emphasizes empowering women to take an active role in their own self-defense and personal safety.”

The training is for girls and women ages 13 and up. Girls under 18 must be accompanied by a female guardian, according to police.

The training will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, and 31 at the Wallingford Police Department at 100 Barnes Road in Wallingford.

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