About The Center for Violence Prevention and Self-Defense CVPSD

The Center for Violence Prevention and Self-Defense (CVPSD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing violence by educating at-risk individuals and communities.

 

Through a combination of online and in-person training, workshops, and seminars, CVPSD provides practical self-defense skills, violence prevention strategies, risk assessment tools, and guidance on setting personal and relationship boundaries.

 

Partnering with public and private organizations, schools, nonprofits, community groups, and government agencies—including those under the General Services Administration (GSA)—CVPSD works to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize, avoid, and respond effectively to threats.

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Our violence prevention and self-defense programs meet state and local laws and are customizable for organizational compliance requirements.

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Customisable Content

CVPSD offers course customisation opportunities for clients. We are able to build courses according to client's requirements or customise existing courses to meet client's requirements. For customisation enquiries, please contact us at cvpsd@cvpsd.org

 

How Is CVPSD Different

The Center for Violence Prevention and Self-Defense distinguishes itself from hyperspecialized programs by employing a Layered Safety Skills approach, which provides comprehensive, integrated defense across four critical areas:

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• Awareness & Prevention

• Emotional Intelligence EQ

• Verbal Skills

• Mindset

• Integrated Physical Skills

 

This multi-discipline system counters the depreciating returns of the "mile-deep and inch-wide" skills found in hyper specialized trainings, which often take months, if not years, to learn.

 

Emphasizing the crucial ability to seamlessly transition between layers during an escalating conflict, the training fosters true empowerment and confidence, providing students with essential tools not only for dangerous moments but also for enhancing their communication, awareness, and emotional management in day-to-day life.

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• Layered Personal Safety Skills Approach Outperforms Hyper Specialized Training​

• How CVPSD Integrates Academic, Psychological and Physical Training To Equip Individuals With Comprehensive Self-Defense Skills

 

Memberships

• Guidestar

• VolunteerMatch

• PayPal Giving Fund Member 

• Council Of Nonprofits Member

• SafeSport Training Certification

• Benevity

• United Nations Global Marketplace Authorized Supplier

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Our Directors

William DeMuth  Connect on LinkedIn  - Bio

Melissa Dill Connect on LinkedIn  - Bio

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• Learn About Our Violence Prevention And Self Defense Classes

• Alumni Class Reviews

• The Impact of Workplace Violence Prevention Training by CVPSD -Before And After Survey Results

• Global Impact of CVPSD's Training Programs

• The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense Commitment to Research

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​​​Partnerships 

Partnerships with the Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense can be a strategic and impactful decision for several reasons. Learn About Our Partnerships

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Federal / Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Credentials 

​UEI # S97CZNHCFG56

EIN: 934164819

CAGE: 11Q10

NJ State Entity ID: 0101063801