The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD) Announces the Release of The Compass: A Guide to Security and Confidence for Government & Corporate Travellers
- william demuth
- Oct 10
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 11
Empowering professionals, journalists, and humanitarian teams to travel with awareness, confidence, and resilience in an unpredictable world.
Book Description
In an unpredictable world, The Compass is your essential guide to navigating international travel with confidence, awareness, and calm. Created by the Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD), this comprehensive handbook combines field-tested security expertise with real-world narratives to prepare professionals for today’s global landscape.
Whether you’re a government representative, corporate executive, aid worker, or journalist, The Compass offers practical tools for staying safe, composed, and effective—no matter where duty or opportunity takes you.
Through detailed frameworks like C.A.R.E. (Check, Act, Reinforce, Evacuate), 3R (Recognize, Regulate, Respond), and A.C.T. (Assess, Choose, Take Action), CVPSD brings decades of safety training into one clear, adaptable system.
From pre-travel planning and espionage awareness to crisis response and post-travel resilience, this book teaches not just what to do, but how to think when everything changes.
Grounded in true-to-life experiences—including the story of a journalist navigating Kyiv during conflict—The Compass blends narrative and instruction to keep every reader engaged, informed, and empowered.
Inside You’ll Learn:
How to assess risks and prepare before departure.
Techniques for situational awareness and secure movement in unfamiliar regions.
How to recognize espionage and protect sensitive information.
Step-by-step emergency and medical response methods for non-medical professionals.
Psychological resilience tools for managing stress, panic, and recovery.
Who It’s For:
Business and government travelers navigating high-risk regions.
NGO and humanitarian staff operating in unstable environments.
Journalists and field researchers in conflict or crisis zones.
Solo travelers seeking comprehensive safety awareness.
Anyone committed to responsible, informed, and secure travel practices.
Why Read It:
The Compass equips you with the mindset and methods to move confidently through uncertainty. It is more than a travel security manual—it’s a philosophy for calm, deliberate action in a complex world.
Because safety is not luck. It’s learned.
Publication date : 10/10/2025
Language : English
File size : 2.8 MB
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 163 pages
ISBN : 979-8-218-83312-1
Press Release
New Jersey, USA - October, 2025 -The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education and safety training, has announced the release of its groundbreaking new book, The Compass: A Guide to Security and Confidence for Government & Corporate Travellers.
Blending field-tested security principles with real-world narratives, The Compass is designed for professionals who travel through uncertainty, government representatives, corporate executives, NGO staff, aid workers, and journalists operating in high-risk regions.
The world is marked by rising geopolitical instability, information threats, and environmental disruptions, The Compass provides readers with a clear, actionable framework for personal security, situational awareness, crisis response, and post-travel resilience.
“You can’t control the chaos, but you can control your process,” says the CVPSD editorial team. “The Compass teaches that safety isn’t luck, it’s a skill anyone can learn.”
A Practical and Psychological Guide for Modern Travelers
Structured around CVPSD’s signature field models A.C.T. (Assess, Choose, Take Action), 3R (Recognize, Regulate, Respond), and C.A.R.E. (Check, Act, Reinforce, Evacuate) the book translates complex security concepts into practical, accessible methods.
Key topics include:
Pre-travel planning and digital hygiene.
Awareness and movement in foreign environments.
Corporate and state espionage awareness.
Medical and trauma response for non-medical professionals.
Mental recovery and resilience after crisis.
The Compass also features firsthand field insights, including the account of a journalist operating in Kyiv during the early stages of conflict, illustrating how calm awareness and preparation can turn chaos into control.
A Resource for Responsible Global Engagement
As global mobility increases and professionals operate in volatile regions, The Compass serves as both a manual and mindset, helping readers navigate danger with professionalism and composure.
CVPSD’s Executive Director noted:
“This isn’t just about self-defense it’s about empowerment. Whether you’re in a boardroom or a border crossing, The Compass gives you the clarity to make smart, calm decisions.”
About CVPSD
The Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense (CVPSD) is a U.S.-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to educating and empowering at-risk individuals and organizations through violence prevention, situational awareness, and practical self-defense training. CVPSD partners with schools, government agencies, NGOs, and corporations to deliver live and virtual programs across the Northeast and beyond.
Motto: Safety is not luck. It’s learned.
Availability
The Compass: A Guide to Security and Confidence for Government & Corporate Travelers is available in print and digital editions through CVPSD’s website and major online retailers.
For interviews, review copies, or speaking engagements, contact:
Press Contact: Media Relations – CVPSD
Email: info@cvpsd.org
Website: www.cvpsd.org
Location: New Jersey, USA
ISBN: 979-8-218-83312-1