Crime & Safety

Norwood Police Offer Women's Self Defense Classes

Classes will be offered for three days in March.

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NORWOOD, MA — Norwood Police Department is once again offering self defense classes for women. Lining up with Women's History Month, the three-class series will be offered in March.

The department sues a system course called RAD or Rape Aggression Defense. The course teaches women preventative measures to stay safe as well as hands-on defensive tactics. The class is only available to women over 18 or over 16 with a parent or guardian's permission.

Classes are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and cost $20. The dates are scheduled for:

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E-mail selfdefense@norwoodma.gov to reserve your spot or for further inquiry. Space is limited.

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