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Crisis Intervention - Violence Prevention - De-escalation - Self Defense

Name: Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense Training
Address: 39 Worthington Court, Freehold Township, NJ, 07728-3951, US
Telephone: 732-598-7811

Training Solutions Customized To Your Needs:

Businesses and their staff
Behavioral health
Hospitals and healthcare
Schools, colleges and universities
Government agencies
Security
Public groups such as youth clubs and community groups

Our evidence-based training integrates person-centered and trauma-informed methodologies, ensuring your team can de-escalate volatile situations while maintaining dignity and respect. Online or at your location.

ConflictIQ Training Certificate Programs

Self Defense for Women
Clinical Staff Response
Workforce Response Training
Home Health Care Workers
Redirect & Control Response Skills
Verbal De Escalation Training
Behavioral Health Training
Educator Response Training
Close Quarters Self Defense
Weapon Disarm & Defense Course
Urban Threat Awareness & Response Training
How To Use, Carry, Deploy, Pepper Spray

How To Use Emotional Intelligence To Reduce Violence And Self Regulate
Learn How To Better Manage Fear And Anger
Improve Resilience To Perform Better Under Stress
Gain Critical Situational Awareness Skills
When And How To Use Verbal De-escalation, Disengagement, and Deterrence
Setting And Reinforcing Boundaries
Developing A Proper Mindset
Learn Protective Congruent Body Language
How To Spot Pre-Attack Indicators And Modern Threats
Integrated Basic, Intermediate And Advanced Physical Defense Skill Options

CVPSD Expands Reach with Teams And Zoom Based Virtual Training Workshops For Violence Prev

Verbal De-escalation Training

ConflictIQ™ 100

Cultivates the psychological confidence and verbal fluency required to successfully de-escalate volatile behavior.

Critically assesses situational dynamics to differentiate between routine friction, escalating conflict, and immediate threats.
Utilizes evidence-based communication models and proactive verbal techniques to manage challenging behavior.

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Nonviolent Crisis Response Training ConflictIQ™ 200

Develops the essential competencies for safe disengagement and effective crisis intervention.

Critically assesses situational dynamics to differentiate between routine friction, escalating conflict, and immediate threats.
Utilizes evidence-based communication models and proactive verbal techniques to manage challenging behavior.
Mitigate violence through evidence-based deterrence, intervention, and disengagement skills.

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Nonviolent Crisis Response With Advanced Physical Skills - ConflictIQ™ 400

Equips high-risk personnel with advanced de-escalation and safe physical disengagement techniques.

Critically assesses situational dynamics to differentiate between routine friction, escalating conflict, and immediate threats.
Utilizes evidence-based communication models and proactive verbal techniques to manage challenging behavior.
Mitigate workplace violence through evidence-based deterrence, intervention, and disengagement skills.
Advanced, evidence-based physical disengagement skills.

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Trusted By Organizations

Self Defense Training - Crisis Intervention Training CIT - Violence Prevention Training

Customized Training Solutions Mapped to Role and Risk Level

Our comprehensive portfolio is designed to align with your organization’s unique staff roles and risk environments. By providing evidence-based de-escalation and safety techniques, we ensure that every employee is equipped to prioritize a culture of care and well-being.

Training Solutions Designed for Your Industry

Education - Health Care - Human Services - Security - Behavioral Health - Retail - Law Enforcement - Community

Proven Effectiveness:
Our courses offer proven solutions that are effective in real-world situations, ensuring you have practical skills. By understanding your surroundings, recognizing potential threats, and using verbal and nonverbal communication to diffuse situations, you can often avoid physical confrontations altogether.

Easy-to-learn techniques.
Safe, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere.
Simple methods designed for quick recall under stress.
Integrated self-defense blending striking and grappling.
Effective for all ages and body types.
Exciting and engaging to keep you motivated and involved.

Transformative Experience

CVPSD's training can help build confidence, improve decision-making conflict management abilities, and empower individuals in their day to day life. Our programs have helped thousands of people, no matter their age, abilities, or backgrounds, learn important skills and gain useful tools for personal growth.

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Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense, Freehold NJ 732-598-7811 Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit 2026