Seven Steps to Personal Safety

245 Pages·1998·2.48 MB·English

THE
SEVEN STEPS
TO
PERSONAL
SAFETY
How to Avoid, Deal-With, or Survive the Aftermath of
Violence and Terrorism in the New Millennium
Richard Bruce Isaacs, M.A., CPP
Tim Powers
The program in this book is approved by the members of
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THE SEVEN STEPS
TO
PERSONAL SAFETY
The
Seven Steps
to
Personal Safety
How to Avoid, Deal With, or Survive the Aftermath of
Violence and Terrorism in the New Millennium
Richard B. Isaacs, M.A., CPP
Tim Powers
Illustrated by D. F. Bach
This book is not intended to replace a training program approved by a
manufacturer of any self-defense item.
The Center for Personal Defense Studies
New York, New York
Published by
The Center for Personal Defense Studies
P.O. Box 2464, New York, NY 10009-8921.
Copyright © 1993-2003 by Stephen L. Isaacs
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Library of Congress
Catalog Card Number: 93-90239
ISBN 1-883633-00-1
ISBN 1-883633-01-X (pbk.)
Design by Catherine Nicodemo
Illustration by D. F. Bach
Spanish-language edition also available.
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Thou preparest a shield before me
in the presence of my enemies
Dead Sea Scrolls
23rd Psalm
Table Of Contents
WHY WE WROTE THIS BOOK
AND HOW IT WILL KEEP YOU SAFE xiii
Understanding the Present Threat xiv
A Continuum of Plans and Strategies
for Personal Security and Safety xv
A Systems Approach to Personal Security
and Safety xvi
The Seven Steps to Personal Safety xviii
How To Avoid Violence
STEP 1
BE AWARE OF YOUR VULNERABILITY 5
STEP 2
MENTALLY COMMIT TO DOING
EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO STAY SAFE 15
What Should You Do If Attacked? 15
The Four Priorities of Survival 17
"The Decision" 18
Reducing Violence 20
STEP 3
BE AWARE OF YOUR ENVIRONMENT
AND TAKE REASONABLE PRECAUTIONS 35
Violent Behavior 35
Anticipating Violence 38
Awareness 43
The Etheric Experience, Behavioral Warning
Signs, and Pre-attack Cues 45
Safety Tips 50
General Tips 52
In Your Car 58
At Home 61
On the Street 65
In Public Places 67
Workplace Violence 69
School Violence 71
Stalking 73
Random Violence and Acts of Terror 76
STEP 4
GET AWAY BY CREATING
AND MAINTAINING DISTANCE 81
Success Factors in Self-Defense 81
Physical Skills for Self-Defense 85