Violence Prevention Online Training Series

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Welcome to the Violence Prevention Online Training Series

The best way to survive a violent encounter is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Brought to you by the Center for Violence Prevention and Self Defense, this comprehensive series moves beyond physical techniques to focus on the proactive strategies of avoidance, awareness, and de-escalation.

Violence Prevention Online Training Series

This collection of articles offers a deep dive into the psychology of safety, from understanding how aggressors select their targets to mastering the military concept of staying "Left of Bang." Whether you are looking to secure your home, stay safe while traveling, or learn to decode deception and body language, these resources provide the critical knowledge needed to recognize danger before it strikes.

With topics ranging from boundary setting and social vs. asocial violence to specific strategies for road safety, this series empowers you to become a "hard target" and navigate the world with greater confidence and security. Explore the modules below to start building your personal safety blueprint.

1. What Percentage Of People Experience Violence?

2. Intro- How a Military Concept Called "Left of Bang" Can Apply To Violence Prevention and Self Defense

3. Understanding Challenging Behavior: How to Read the Signs, Assess Risk, and Respond Safely

4. Devaluing Yourself as a Target by Aggressors- What Do Aggressor Look For When Targeting Vulnerable People

5. Reading People in Conflict: The Many Forms of Human Communication

6. Look Over There”: How Aggressors Use Distraction To Lure Targets

7. Mitigating the Risk of Escalation When You Are the Central Element in a Volatile Situation

8. The Risks of Resorting to Violence When Other Solutions Are Available

9. The Perilous Path: How Refusing to Accept a "No" Can Lead to Anger and Potential Violence

10. Top Four Principles To Survive Violence

11. Self Defense: Developing The Survival Mindset To Protect Yourself In A Violent Encounter

12. How To Develop A Going Home Mindset

13. Safeguarding Against Carjacking, Kidnapping, and Robbery on the Road: Strategies and Examples

14. Tips to Prevent Crimes in Hotels as a Guest - Crime Prevention in Hotels

15. The 4 Most Common Places For Attacks On Women

16. Social Violence vs. Asocial Violence: Why Knowing the Difference Can Save Your Life

17. The 5 Ws in Self-Defense: What We Can Control

18. How Do Attackers Pick Their Victims and How To Use Body Language To Improve Personal Safety

19. Decoding Deception: How to Tell If Someone Is Lying

20. Maintaining Boundaries in a Professional Setting: A Guide to Ethical Conduct

21. The Crucial Role of Boundary Setting in Self-Defense

22. Becoming an Undesirable Target In Self Defense: Protecting Yourself from Predators

23. Understanding Aggressors: Motivations Behind Predators, Thieves, and the Enraged

24. How To Develop a Sign-Countersign Challenge: Enhance Your Safety with a Trustworthy Contact

25. Breaking The Mental Leashes Of Virtues In Self-Defense

26. How a UFC Fighter / Black Belt Instructor in Brazilian Jujitsu Was Beaten By Common Street Predator

William DeMuth, Director of Training

About The Author

William DeMuth, Director of Training

With over 30 years of research in violence dynamics and personal safety, William specializes in evidence-based training with layered personal safety skills for real-world conflict resolution. He holds advanced certifications and has trained under diverse industry leaders including Lt. Col. Dave Grossman and Craig Douglas (ShivWorks), and is the architect of the ConflictIQ™ program. He actively trains civilians, law enforcement, healthcare workers, and corporate teams in behavioral analysis, situational awareness, de-escalation strategies, and physical skills.