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Crisis Prevention - Workplace Violence Prevention - De-escalation - Self Defense Training

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

Evidence-based safety training for healthcare, education, government, and corporate teams worldwide

Training Solutions Customized To Your Needs:

Businesses and their staff
Behavioral health
Hospitals and healthcare
Pre K-12 schools, colleges and universities
Government agencies
Security / Loss Prevention
Everyday people and community groups

CVPSD trains professionals and communities to prevent violence before it starts. Through education in situational awareness, threat recognition, de-escalation, and self-defense, we prepare people to recognize danger early and respond intelligently.

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Training Programs Uses Modules Customized To Environment and Application

Practical Self-Regulation: Applying Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure
Managing High-Stress Emotions: Practical Strategies for Fear and Anger
Applied Situational Awareness: Establishing Baselines & Spotting Anomalies
Strategic Verbal De-escalation: Protocols for Deterrence and Disengagement
Applied Behavior Analysis ABA: Reading Intentions in Everyday Situations
Managing Unknown Contacts: Safety Protocols for Hostile Interactions
Setting And Reinforcing Boundaries
Developing A Self Defense Mindset
Protective Body Language: Aligning Presence with Personal Safety
Spotting Modern Threats: Recognizing Danger Before It Escalates
Integrated Defense Tactics: Practical Skills from Fundamentals to Advanced
Critical Defense Tactics: Surviving Armed Threat Scenarios
Navigating Modern Urban Travel Threats: Practical Awareness & Action

ConflictIQ™ Training Certificate Programs

Nonviolent Crisis Response Training
Verbal De-escalation Training
Behavioral Health Training
Educator Response Training
Corporate Self Defense
Clinical Staff Response
Workforce Response Training
Home Health Care Workers

Verbal De-escalation Training

ConflictIQ™ 100

Cultivates the psychological confidence and verbal fluency required to successfully de-escalate volatile behavior. Train The Trainer and Vendor Led Options. Online or Onsite

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. Train The Trainer and Vendor Led Options. Onsite Only

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 Full Spectrum Advanced Physical Skills - ConflictIQ™ 400

Equips high-risk personnel with advanced de-escalation and safe physical disengagement techniques. Train The Trainer and Vendor Led Options. Onsite Only

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.

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.

Over 400 Positive Self Defense Class Reviews

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