Before working through the 11 lessons (our suggestion is to study one a week - there is a large amount of content and a lot of information to digest) it is advisable to first read the Introduction Platform section of the course as this introduces you to some fundamental concepts and principles that are referred to throughout the lessons, and will help give you a better understanding of the lesson's content.
Course Author & Instructor: Maurice A Gomez Sr.
Course Consultant, Security Analyst & Contributor: Ben Keren
FBI Criminal Psychologist & Consultant: Dr. Natasha Bullock
Some people, especially if you have been the victim of violence, may find some of the subject matter contained in this article disturbing or traumatizing. If you are still in the process of recovering from violence and abuse, you may want to consult with a mental health professional before reading this content. The subject matter is also intended for an adult audience, and so if you are under 18, you should have an adult read the material first (parental guidance is advised for people under 18). This article addresses the subject matter head-on, so reader discretion is advised.
Before taking these lessons, you may wish to read this Introduction Platform lesson to learn some fundamental concepts and principles that will help you throughout this course. […]
This lesson introduces the student to the way sexual predators and rapists behave and act. How they select targets/victims and gain access to them. […]
Prevention is far better than a cure. This lesson students are introduced to the warning signs that mark out potentially abusive partners who may later go on to be stalkers. […]
Stalking is a strange crime because it is determined by the way the victim/target perceives another person's actions and behaviors, rather than by those actions themselves. […]
This lesson looks at the different types of defensive sprays that are available for personal protection. It looks at and discusses the different merits of these and their various delivery mechanisms. […]
This lesson starts to introduce you at how to behave when dealing with muggers and other financial predators (pickpockets and the like). Certain abduction scenarios are also covered. […]
This lesson looks at personal safety when in a variety of social settings such as bars, pubs and clubs, as well as at parties and other social gatherings both at private and public venues. […]
This lesson looks at some distinct situations that a person may find themselves in, and/or have concerns/questions about.Although Home Invasions are rare, as is being at home when a burglary takes place etc. […]
It is not only predatory individuals with pre-meditated plans to harm you that you need to be able to protect yourself from. Violence and aggression can erupt "spontaneously" due to situational factors. […]
When we are placed in potentially dangerous situations our fear system kicks in and we become adrenalized. This cocktail of chemicals and hormones improves certain of our abilities and functions. […]
In this lesson, we will cover one of the most important fundamental principles and to understand about the internet and social media is the permanency of anything that is put up or published. […]
Before looking at parties and social gatherings in detail, In this lesson, we will discuss and help you to understand how people behave in groups, and how groups themselves work and operate. […]