The Department of Public Safety offers Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) classes every semester. R.A.D. is the nation's largest self-defense course for women only. The R.A.D. approach to personal safety education embodies a practical blend of threat avoidance strategies and real-world assault resistance for women. To learn when courses are available or for more information, visit the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety website or email police@uiowa.edu. Courses may be provided to groups of 10 or more upon request.