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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 The Association of Defensive Spray Manufacturers and The ASR Instructors Council Please send comments or suggestions regarding this online version of, 6 October 2003, located at: www.lubrinco.com to: 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 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. The publisher and the authors disclaim liability to any party for injury or loss incurred as a result of information contained in this book. We have made every effort to trace the owner- ship of all copyrighted material and to secure permission from copyright holders. In the event of any question arising as to the ownership of any material, we will be pleased to make any necessary correction in future printings. 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. For information or to order, address: The Center for Personal Defense Studies P.O. Box 1225, Brookline, MA 02446-0010. Manufactured in the United States of America. First Edition 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 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

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