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 Sgt. Maria Yturria of the Victim Services Unit at 576-3463 or e-mail myturria@rcsd.net

Classes are scheduled for the following dates:

February 25, 2012	Time: 9:00-1:00pm Location: Columbia International University, 7435 Monticello Rd. Columbia S 29203 POC: Jessica Mills; 803-807-5248
March 17, 2012 Teen Self defense class 15-19 years of age	Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm Location: Polo Rd. Recreation Center RSVP: guardian must call Ms. Diana 446-8605 Females 14 years of age must attend with mother or female guardian
March 24, 2012	Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm Location: Richland County Public Library, 7490 Park lane Rd. Columbia SC 29223 RSVP: 736-6575.