The UConn Police Department’s Safety Techniques & Awareness Resource Team (START) is pleased to offer a FREE women's self-defense program: Surviving Violent Encounters (SVE).
This 12-hour self-defense program, will run for 4 consecutive Thursday nights starting February 9th through March 2nd; each class starts promptly at 5:30 p.m., ending around 8:30 p.m. Each class will be held at the UConn Rec Center located on the Storrs campus. The first 3 classes are mandatory to complete the program while the 4th class, which allows participants to take part in hands-on, simulated training, is voluntary. This program is progressive, each class builds upon the previous one. This comprehensive program helps participants identify realistic risks to their safety, evoke discussion of risk assessment and response strategies, and develop physical and mental preparedness skills through repetition and simulation training.
For the male members of our community interested in similar courses, please visit the webpage listed below for information on the UConn Police Men's self-defense safety program.
Class size is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must attend the first 3 classes in order to participate in the simulated exercises! Online enrollment for this class is through our webpage: https://universitysafety.uconn.edu/police/education-and-programs/self-defense-classes/
For general information about the safety programs offered please visit our website or contact us at PDStartTeam@uconn.edu.
For more information, contact: Sgt. Justin Cheney at justin.cheney@uconn.edu