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 violence […]

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, whether you […]

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 a […]

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 of […]