Students gathered March 6 at the ASU Police Department Headquarters in Tempe for the final day of a free, three-day course focused on teaching women self-defense.
Jason Weber, the crime prevention programs manager, said the R.A.D. class, which stands for rape aggression defense, instructs participants on basic self-defense and situational awareness.
Over the course of the three days, Weber said students learn about different ways to keep themselves safe, such as carrying pepper spray or a whistle. They also get hands-on experience with self-defense techniques like striking and kicking…