Law Enforcement & Non-Credit Courses of Study


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Barbara Butcher, Director, Law Enforcement & Non-Credit Programs
208 Memorial Hall
(570) 662-4866
800-661-3640

Robin Colby
Administrative Assistant
209 Memorial Hall
(570) 662-4974

Self Defense Course for Women


Workshop Information

This workshop will teach you the skills needed to prevent becoming a victim of sexual harassment or sexual assault. You will also learn defensive counter techniques in the event an assault should occur. This course is primarily hands-on and is open to all females over age 16. Appropriate comfortable clothing should be worn.

No prior skills are required.

Who Should Attend:

  • High School students
  • College students
  • Employees at all levels and all types of working environments
  • Stay at home moms
  • Senior Citizens

Topics covered

  • Basic Self Defense Techniques
  • Control Principles
  • Prevention Psychology
  • Principles of Avoidance
  • Control Tactics
  • Passive Release and Escapes
  • Defensive Counterstrikes
  • Disarming

Registration Information

Location: Alumni Hall 307
Cost: $50 ($25.00 Deposit Required)
Thursdays
September 23, 2010 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
September 30, 2010 5:30 pm-9:30 pm
Registration deadline: September 16, 2010
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