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R.A.D. Kids Program



The R.A.D. in R.A.D. KIDS stands for Resisting Aggression Defensively.  It is a personal empowering, awareness and safety education program for children aged 5-7 and 8-10.  The program combines risk education and physical defense training in hopes of preventing the abduction of children.  It provides a consistent, structured, proactive curriculum utilizing fun, interactive exercises creating a dynamic learning environment.


General Safety Topics Include, but are not limited to:

        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Home Safety
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        School Safety
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Out-and-About Safety
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Vehicle Safety
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Stranger Tricks (Including Physical Defense Against Abduction)
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Personal Safety
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Self-Realization of Personal Power
        11302004_32807_1.bmp        Use of 911
                                                                                
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The R.A.D. Kids class will be offered at various days and times throughout the year.  The class is FREE and is usually divided into 6, 1 ½ hour days.  All parents are welcome and encouraged to actively participate in the program with their child, creating a true Safety Education Partnership.  To view photos from a recent R.A.D. Kids class held in Monson, visit the following link:

                                R.A.D. KIDS SLIDESHOW


For more information about R.A.D. KIDS or to schedule a class contact:

Officer Kristen M. Marciniec
Monson Police Department
110 Main St.
P. O. Box 273
Monson, MA  01057
(413)267-5136


For more complete information on the R.A.D. KIDS Program, visit their Web Site at www.radkids.org


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Town Offices: Main St., Monson, MA 01057
Phone: 413-267-4100   Fax: 413-267-3726