Personal Safety Classes
The Carbondale Police Department offers Personal Safety classes for women. The classes are geared toward sexual assault prevention and how to escape from an attack should one occur.
The class consists of a lecture on prevention, precaution, and preparation. Two hands-on workshop sessions, during which students will learn techniques for escaping from an attacker. Classes are taught by officers certified as Pressure Point and Control Tactics Instructors.
Participant Requirements and Class Information
Participants must be at least 13 years of age. Persons under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or other adult and have a release signed by a parent.
The class size is limited to 20 participants. We encourage women who have taken the class previously to sign up for the workshop sessions as a refresher course. Class times vary throughout the calendar year and are free of charge.