Programs
Whether you want
to learn more about personal safety yourself, or you would like your child
or some one you know to learn more,
IN-DEFENSE has a
program to fit the bill. We have programs for individuals aged 5 years and
older.
Children |
Teens |
Women |
Brownies & Girl
Scouts |
Customized
IN-DEFENSE
offers short programs that can be customized to a specific
work group, age group or social group. We will discuss
which factors in your world you can influence and control
and then how, through recognition, awareness and avoidance,
how to reduce your risk.
If you have a group of individuals that would like to hold a program
for a group – child, teen or adult – call us and we will work with
you to get a program going. Even better, we will bring the program
to you!
Our multiple-week, core group of safety programs are R.A.D. programs
developed by R.A.D. Systems, Inc. (R.A.D. = Rape Aggression Defense
for women and r.a.d. = resist aggression defensively for kids).
R.A.D. programs are personal safety and life skill programs for all
ages.
By providing you with a “toolbox” of risk recognition and reduction
skills as well as physical skills to resist violence and/or harm,
our programs will EMPOWER YOU and help to reduce your chances of
being a victim. The programs include informational sessions and
physical training, with easy to learn and easy to use techniques.
These techniques are age appropriate for children and utilize the
strengths of women. Throughout the course, you will have the OPTION
to use the techniques you have learned in both dynamic training and
for full contact attack simulations.
Free Return Policy – come back and practice!
· Kids
can return free of charge, as many times as they want until they
turn 12 years of age.
· Teens
and women
can return free of charge, anytime, anywhere, as many times as they
want.
r.a.d. KIDS (for boys and girls)
This program is divided into 3 age groups: 5 – 7 year olds, 8 – 10
year old and 11-12 year olds. (Daisies, Brownies and Girl Scouts can earn a
merit patch!). r.a.d. KIDS provides children with the tools they
need to recognize, avoid and when necessary escape violence in their
world. This comprehensive children’s safety program covers home
safety, school safety, out-and-about safety, vehicle safety,
stranger tricks, bullies and peer pressure, personal safety and the
self-realization of personal power gained through the acquisition of
knowledge and physical skills – all taught in an age appropriate
manner. Classes provide learning through instruction and
role-playing. We don’t leave your children “hanging” on abstract
concepts. r.a.d. KIDS believes in three basic but critically fundamental
principles in building the self-esteem of children:
1. No one has the right to hurt me because I am special.
2. I don’t have the right to hurt anyone (including myself) unless
someone is trying to physically harm me, then I can stop them.
3. If anyone tries to trick or hurt me, it’s not
my fault and I can tell.
r.a.d. KIDS
provides children with the skills, abilities and realistic options
they need to “Not become a victim.” The goal of this program is to
enlighten, not frighten children. 4 Weeks, 3 hrs/week, 12
hrs total
Top of Page
R.A.D. Basic Personal Defense (B.P.D.) for Teens
This program has been developed by IN-DEFENSE and
blends the
KIDS and the Woman’s programs to
create a program suitable for
teenaged women. This safety program still teaches safety awareness
in an age appropriate context for teens, but uses the woman’s
physical skills exercises to teach coordination, confidence and
defense against abduction. The last class includes an optional
simulation.
Suitable for young women in their middle school and high
school years who are too old for the KIDS program, but perhaps want
to wait before taking the woman’s program. 4 Weeks, 3 hrs/week,
12 hrs total
Top of Page
R.A.D. Basic Personal Defense (B.P.D.) for Women
As the cornerstone program for women, this course has its foundations in
education and awareness. This comprehensive
safety program covers the
same safety categories as the children’s program, but with adult
content. Learn more about home safety, out-and-about safety, vehicle
safety, travel tips, personal safety and defense against abduction.
Experience empowerment from the acquisition of knowledge and
physical skills. Be aware and reduce risk in your life!
Experience
the empowerment resulting from having the OPTION to defend yourself
if you so choose. The course includes lecture, discussion and
self-defense techniques including an optional simulation on week 4.
This program is suitable for women of all ages, abilities and
fitness levels. 4 Weeks, 3 hrs/week, 12 hrs total
R.A.D. Keychain Defense Options (K.D.O.) for Women
The K.D.O. program combines R.A.D. strategies from the Basic Program
with impact weapons defense techniques using the kubaton. Take your
skills to a new level! This class can be taken on its own (provided
you have completed BPD) or combined with the Basic program (see
below). R.A.D. Basic is a prerequisite. Simulation is separate but
can be
combined with B.P.D. 1 Week, 4 hrs
Top of Page
R.A.D. Basic Personal Defense and Keychain
Defense Options for Women.
Go for the one-two combo! This program offers the cornerstone Basic
program (outlined above) for weeks 1 through 3, Keychain Defense
Options (K.D.O.) on week 4, and an optional simulation on week 5.
But you can take only the basic part of this course (weeks 1-3 and
5) if you like and pay the basic course price (see above).
5 Weeks, 3 hrs/week, 15 hours total
Customize a R.A.D. Program for a group of Teens or Women you know!!
Would you like to hold a special program for a group of women that
know each other or perhaps don’t "fit" into the programs above? Talk
to us. We have, and are willing to tailor a program to your needs.
Perhaps you work with a group of women that would like to take the
class together? Perhaps you feel your middle school aged daughter is
too old for the KIDS program, but not quite ready for the woman’s
program? Get a group of 12 or more people together, and we will give
you a program that meets your needs. We will even bring it to where
you live/work if you are in the Greater Boston Area.
Business Express Safety Awareness Seminars
In addition to our multiple week programs on safety awareness and
self-defense, IN-DEFENSE offers short courses that
focus on particular categories of safety.
Each seminar is designed
to increase your knowledge of simple things in your
everyday life
that can increase or mitigate our exposure to situations that are
“risky”. Knowing what these situations are and recognizing them when
we encounter them helps to put us in the driver’s seat in
controlling how much they affect our lives. Some examples of safety
topics: home safety, out-and-about, transportation (personal and
public), traveling (domestic and international), and identity theft.
All of these short courses are tailored to be 1 – 2 hours in length
and would include time for questions and answers. The extent to
which topics are covered would depend upon the total time allotted
for the seminar.
Daisy, Brownie and Girl Scout Troops – EARN A MERIT PATCH!
Is
your daughter a Daisy, Brownie or a Girl Scout? r.a.d. KIDS has a merit
patch for her when she completes the
program. Call to inquire about having your Troop hold their own
r.a.d KIDS or R.A.D. for Teens program, or come and take the program
on your own or with a friend. You will still earn a patch!
Top of Page