The Richland County Sheriff’s Department offers a women’s self defense course free of charge to the public. 

This is a crime prevention program that utilizes techniques that are specifically designed for women to reduce the likelihood of victimization.

This program empowers women to recognize their strengths and make sound decisions when faced with potentially dangerous situations.

For more details about this program please contact Lt. Heidi Scott of the Victim Services Unit at 576-3113 or e-mail hscott@rcsd.net

Classes are scheduled for the following dates:

Every Tuesday night in May (6,13,20,27)	Location: Richland County Adult Activity Recreation Center at 7494 Parklane Road Time:  6:00 - 7:00 pm To Register: (803) 462-9995
May 31, 2008	Location: Butterfly Fitness 7467 St. Andrews Road Suite 20 Irmo SC 29063 Time:  8:30am - 12:30pm RSVP: (803) 749-4446
June 10 & 12, 2008 *This is a four hour course that will be taught in two 2 hour sessions	Location:  Caughman Road Park Recreation Center 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins, SC 29061 Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm RSVP: (803) 783-0400 (after 3 pm)
June 28, 2008	Location:  St. Luke Baptist Church, ML Smith Building 5213 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203 Time:  8:30am - 12:30 pm RSVP: Mrs. Brown (803) 714-0898