title: Rape aggression defense and workplace violence prevention.
abstract: An R.A.D. Basic Physical Defense program for women employees, launched by a health system's corporate security department, has proven to be a popular low cost method of workplace violence prevention, according to the author, one of the program's instructors. The initial investment in equipment and certification is negligible compared to the benefits and potential benefits it brings, she reports.
authors.affiliation: Carolinas Healthcare System, Charlotte, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Sarah Steelman
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Wells
mesh_terms: D000374:Aggression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D016272:Occupational Health; D011902:Rape / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014754:Violence / Q000517:prevention & control