Crime Prevention Workshops

The Department Of Public Safety provides numerous safety presentations which can include crime prevention and personal safety, date rape, self-defense, fire safety and prevention. These presentations frequently involve experts from public and private organizations. Contact the Department Of Public Safety for information on the next scheduled Crime Prevention Workshop at (415)-422-4222.

The Offices of Residence Life and Counseling and Psychological Services also sponsor programs relating to personal safety, alcohol and drug awareness.

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R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women. It is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while focusing on hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. Courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. For more information, contact Public Safety Officer Michael LaRocca at (415) 422-4201 or by email at mlarocca@usfca.edu. 

Updated 9/30/09