For two decades, the Rape Aggression Defense and Resisting Aggression with Defense programs have helped people learn valuable defense skills. The programs, sponsored by the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Public Safety, teach techniques for de-escalating situations and defensive maneuvers. The UCM program is part of a national program founded in 1989. It has… Read more »
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Central Missouri Police Academy holds women’s self-defense class
The resounding “No!” could be heard the minute you walked in the door. As you got closer, the smack of the pads grew louder. Central Missouri Police Academy’s Rape Aggression Defense class for women took place Sept. 11. Twelve women received self-defense training in the first of three courses. The class began with a short… Read more »