De-escalation When Violence Is Threatened

Welcome to module 5, lesson 35: "De-escalation When Violence is Threatened"

"Before we talk about specific techniques, we need to have a serious reality check.

This video does not make you a professional negotiator, a security expert, or a hero.

This is basic 'First Aid' for a dangerous situation, that hopefully you never have to use.

Your goal is never to 'win' or 'subdue' someone your only goal is to lower the temperature

just enough so you can get to safety. If you can walk away or run, do that first.

But if you are stuck, here is what you can do." "If you are in a high-stakes moment

where violence is threatened, remember these basic steps: B - Breathe: Your