The Beaufort County Detention Center is sponsoring a free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) course for all female residents of Beaufort County beginning Monday, June 20. 

This basic self-defense course will be taught by a certified RAD Systems instructor and includes lectures, discussions, and self-defense techniques suitable for women of all ages and abilities. 

Classes will be held at the Burton Wells Recreation Center, 1 Middleton Recreation Drive, Beaufort (map). 

Participants MUST commit to attending all classes.

• Monday June 20, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Lecture
  Participants will be introduced to a RAD Certified Instructor and will be educated on awareness and prevention techniques. Regular clothes are acceptable for this initial class.
• Wednesday June 22, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Defense techniques
  Participants are asked to attend in comfortable gym type apparel and tennis shoes.
• Monday June 27, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Defense techniques
  Participants are asked to attend in comfortable gym type apparel and tennis shoes.
• Wednesday June 29, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
  Defense techniques
  Participants are asked to attend in comfortable gym type apparel and tennis shoes.
• Thursday June 30, from 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
  Defense techniques
  Participants are asked to attend in comfortable gym type apparel and tennis shoes.

Space is limited to 12 participants and sign up is mandatory to participate.