CVPSD Brings Innovative Violence Prevention Training to NJ Adult School Educators
- william demuth
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 21
Educators at a New Jersey adult school recently participated in a groundbreaking violence prevention training class produced by the Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD), a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering safer communities through education and empowerment.
The training was tailored specifically for school staff, equipping them with essential skills to recognize, prevent, and respond to violence in educational settings.
A Science-Based, Practical Approach
CVPSD’s program stands out for its dual-track approach, combining academic insight with hands-on techniques. The Conflict Intelligence track explores the psychological and physiological dynamics of conflict, giving educators a deeper understanding of the roots of violence and practical strategies for prevention.
Key Training Topics
The class covered a wide range of topics relevant to the school environment, including:
Identifying early warning signs of aggression and violence
Verbal de-escalation and boundary-setting techniques
Maintaining situational awareness and reading body language
Strategies for managing fear and stress in crisis situations
Establishing personal and professional boundaries
Ethical conduct and conflict resolution in the classroom
Educators also learned about the differences between social and asocial violence, how to become less attractive targets for aggressors, and how to use psychological skills to master their own responses under pressure.
Empowering Educators and Building Confidence
Participants reported increased confidence in crisis management, improved de-escalation skills, and a stronger sense of support from their institution. The training emphasized the importance of communication, prevention, and ethical decision-making—key components for maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Post-class surveys were overwhelmingly positive, with feedback including:
Great, informative topics. Loved the scenarios, open discussion, and videos. Amazing seminar. Thank you! Can’t wait for the next training.
The seminar was very helpful. Both presenters did great. Melissa was excellent and a great speaker.
Great violence prevention seminar. I will come back if there is another meeting.
Enjoyed the material. Can’t wait to apply it in my next classroom.
A Violence Prevention Training Model for Safer Schools
As incidents of school violence remain a concern nationwide, programs like CVPSD’s provide educators with the tools and confidence to create safer classrooms and communities.
The success of this recent training at a NJ adult school highlights the vital role that comprehensive, science-based violence prevention education can play in empowering teachers and protecting students.
Online Violence Prevention and Self Defense Training Brought To You By Generous Supporters
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.