UOPD hosts short self-defense classes at the EMU, weekdays 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., April 2-13, 2018. Classes are free to all students and employees, and no pre-registration is required (but prompt arrival is appreciated); EMU Suite 213 (Center for Student Involvement). Active clothing is recommended by not necessary.

Also, UOPD will stage a special session of the two-day "Rape Aggression Defense" (RAD) self-defense class for women on April 7-8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement in EMU Suite 213. Registration is required. The class is free, and only open to female-identifying students.

The Department of PE and Recreation is offering custom two-hour workshops for students, faculty, and staff. Workshops focus on a range of physical, verbal, and emotional techniques to help participants recognize and thwart perpetrator tactics. Cost ranges from $50-$100 to cover instructor time. Interested groups can submit a request to schedule a workshop on the PE and Rec Center website​.