Education

The S.A.F.E. Approach for Education is an exciting training program designed specifically for those in the education field where the effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills can reduce the risk of negative or violent encounters with students, visitors and co-workers.

At the heart of The S.A.F.E. Approach is the concept of recognizing potentially hazardous situations and mitigating their impact all while treating individuals with dignity and respect – a key component.  We know that compassion, empathy and a comprehensive understanding of human behavior can resolve or even prevent most conflicts.  It\’s only on rare occasion that an individual must resort to some form of defensive posture or response, but it’s this key component of our training that separates The S.A.F.E. Approach™ from many others: our simple, effective and easy to remember methods for enhancing personal safety.

We are fully aware of the demands placed on staff member\’s time. Every moment spent in training is time away from their ever important tasks. Therefore, our goal is to effectively train your staff, do so in a timely manner, and provide you with peace of mind knowing that your co-workers have the tools necessary to make sound competent decisions.

As you\’ll notice, testing is an important component at each level. In order for the organization and The S.A.F.E. Approach to validate the learning process, each participant is tested on key information contained in their training. While not extremely difficult, this testing provides important feedback to the instructor and the organization as to the quality of instruction and materials and provides important feedback to administrators. Additionally, all students in Level II and Level III training receive handouts that are theirs to keep. This ensures that participants are afforded the opportunity to refer back to the techniques they have learned as needed.

There are generally three levels of training using The S.A.F.E. Approach method;

Level I: (Recommended for 100% of staff.)

• Two hours of classroom instruction covering such topics as Interpersonal Communication, Safety Awareness, and Recognizing and Diffusing Conflict and Aggression.

Level II: (Classroom instruction; recommended for 50-60% of staff.)

• Level II builds upon the skills learned in Level I.
• Two additional hours of training focused on a series of physical skills designed to help you protect yourself when physically attacked.  Skills learned include escapes from chokes, arm grabs, bear hugs and other attacks.

Level III: (Classroom instruction; recommended for 10% of staff.)

• Level III builds upon the skills learned in Levels I and II.
• Four additional hours of training focused team skills that stabilize and control a violent individual who is a danger to themselves or others, and discussions on legal concerns.

Refresher training includes curriculum and legal updates that may affect the employee or the organization. Level III employees need only attend one 4-hour training cycle annually.

The S.A.F.E. Approach program is designed for simple and effective management. There are no cards or manuals to be purchased. All materials are included in the quoted rate.

THE S.A.F.E. APPROACH TRAINERS

We provide qualified, compassionate Subject Matter Experts who not only care about the material, but are passionate about how we view and treat others. Our instructors will train any number of employees as predetermined by our client.

Participants in Level II and Level III training will receive student manuals complete with photographs of the techniques demonstrated and practiced in class. Additionally, upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion. Certificates are available for Level I training. This can be further discussed with the client. The sheer volume of participants may preclude this from being a necessity.