You’re enjoying a night out with friends. It’s time for everyone to head home, so you head over to the parking lot where your car is parked. The lighting is a bit sketchy. You pull out the keys, toggle the unlock, and dismiss your instincts as paranoia that’s when you hear the sound of rapid […]
De-escalation techniques are becoming part of the standard operating procedure for law enforcement agencies across the United States. These tools have been part of the juvenile justice and educational systems for more than two decades. Programs like Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) teach participants how to recognize emotional situations, process information, and encourage talking instead of […]
Self-defense strategies ensure you don’t need to react on instinct when an attacker or an aggressive animal comes your way. If you know what to do in each potential situation, you can react quickly and purposefully. Those traits make it much easier for you to get away safely. Here are the best options to use, […]
When you think about the qualities of a great leader, what comes to mind? Whether you’re a teacher, a coach, an instructor, or a mentor, those that make the biggest impact in people’s lives use compassion, knowledge, and their moral compass to create results. Far too often, we look at success as the indicator of […]
Everybody deserves to be safe. As adults age, their bodies don’t react or respond the same way as in the past. That means the fears of a physical attack can rise because seniors are often seen as potential targets. Instead of allowing a mugger or attacker to do whatever they want, you can take charge […]
Our world can feel like a dangerous place. The news lets us know about the various attacks in communities that feel like ours, making it scary even to leave your home. A knife is one of the best self-defense tools you can bring with you for protection. Their legality is better than blunt weapons or […]
Defensive pepper sprays are a popular non-lethal self-defense tool that can keep an attacker away quickly and effectively. Unfortunately, many people who buy this product are unsure how to use it. Think of pepper spray as a weapon. You need to understand and train with the product, just like any other tool. These tips will […]
Jacob steps into his classroom for the first time in seventh grade. He quickly looks around, sees that his assigned seat is in the middle of the room, and makes a fast decision. He asks to move to the back of the room by the windows. Even though the classroom is on the second floor, […]
