Violent crimes are often crimes of opportunity; when you remove the element of opportunity, you reduce the risk of attack. 90% of self-defense is mental preparedness; the other 10% is physical.

S.A.F.E. (Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange) is a 2+ hour introductory self-defense program that provides women with risk awareness, risk reduction and personal safety information, in addition to a few very basic physical defense techniques.  Prevention, options, strategies, and physical techniques are the key components of the S.A.F.E. Program.  S.A.F.E. was developed as a precursor/ introduction to the 9 hour R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) program, also offered by the UM Police Department.

The University of Miami Police Department offers S.A.F.E. classes periodically throughout the year.  Click here for information on upcoming classes.  Participants MUST pre-register by completing the online self-defense course registration form which becomes accessible when a class is scheduled.  The per student course fee is $10 for students/ faculty/ staff and $15 for non-University affiliated individuals.  These fees are used to subsidize the budget which pays for instructor overtime and the copyrighted materials distributed to all students.  All classes are taught by N.S.D.I. Certified S.A.F.E. Instructors.  Special group S.A.F.E. classes may be requested by student or employee groups/ organizations of at least 10 women.

For additional information, please contact UM Police Department Crime Prevention Office at jpepper@miami.edu or (305) 284-1105.