Community Education
Special services and presentations for our community
The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department's Office of Community Educationnotifies
our community of events such as crime trends and statistics, upcoming activities,
and changes in legislation and campus regulations. This office also coordinates our
department’s crime prevention efforts; conducts victim and witness registration and
assistance; and researches, developes, and presents educational classes to our community
on various subjects.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, wish to schedule a class, or wish information about our department or community. If we don’t have the answers you seek, we will try to find someone who does.
Safety Programs and Presentations
The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department encourages students, faculty, and staff to take proactive steps to enhance their safety. We offer the following programs to educate the campus community in personal crime prevention strategies to reduce the likelihood of crime on and off campus. These programs are offered free of charge. If you need additional information, have any comments, or wish to schedule a program, please contactour Office of Community Education.
Sexual Assault
This program is an introduction to the myths and facts about Sexual Assault. The program
includes legal issues, danger signs, sources of help, and methods to assist a survivor
of sexual assault. The program is approximately 1 hour.
Contemporary Drugs
The Contemporary Drug program is geared towards identification and education about
controlled substances frequently found on or around campus. The program involves facts
about the prevalence, legality, and physiological affects of drugs and an open forum
for questions or comments. The program is approximately 45 minutes.
Personal Safety
This program is an introduction to basic safety and security measures anyone may take
to enhance their own level of safety and reduce security risks on a daily, personal
basis. This program addresses the most common types of crimes and situations and some
tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. The program is approximately 45 minutes.
Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Basic Physical Defense
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic, self-defense tactics
and techniques. The RAD System is a comprehensive course for women beginning with
awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance then progressing to the basics
of hands-on defense training. RAD is not a Martial Arts program. Our courses are taught
by certified RAD Instructors and provide you with a workbook and reference manual.
This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous
personal growth. The RAD program is 12 hours and is commonly taught over the course
of a single weekend.
Violence in Interpersonal Relationships / Domestic Violence
The Relationship Violence / Domestic Violenceprogramis an educational session covering
the dynamicsof relationship violence and what you can do to help someone in an abusive
situation. The program is approximately 45 minutes.
On-Line Safety
The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter continues to
increase, especially among young adults. The nature of these sites introduces security
risks, so you should take certain precautions. This program addresses possible safety
risks associated with social networking,on-line dating, and blogsites and how to reduce
these risks and stay safe on-line. The program is approximately 1 hour.
Stalking
Stalking is a crime in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, yet many victims and criminal justice professionals underestimate its seriousness and impact. Stalking may go unrecognized and unreported, or it may end with serious tragedy. This program is an in-depth look at stalking, including stalkers, stalking behavior, stalking victims, and safety planning. The program is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Contact Us
SLU 10780
Hammond, LA 70402
985-549-2222
police@selu.edu