The course stresses that self-defense involves not only physically fighting back, but also minimizing problems before they can escalate. Students are taught to protect themselves in situations involving a stranger, a date or an acquaintance. The course concludes with an attack simulation. The six-week course is taught by specially trained UPD officers and is typically offered at least twice a semester and during the summer.
Registration is required.
GW's University Police also hosts seminars by request on crime prevention, safety and sexual assault prevention. These programs are just part of GW's efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assaults and other crimes. The University provides a peer education program in which male and female students are trained to present programs on date rape and sexual assault. The program is sponsored by the Community Living and Learning Center. Team members are trained and prepared to assist the survivor of sexual assault or rape.