This course helps participants develop the art of conflict avoidance through practical techniques and sharpened instincts that can prevent dangerous situations before they arise. While many self-defense

programs focus on what to do after someone is in harm’s way, such as fighting, this training emphasizes being proactive. Whether attending a major event, navigating crowded spaces, dealing with an abrasive

coworker, or going about daily routines, participants will learn to recognize potential risks and take steps to avoid them.

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize potential threats: Identify at least three behaviors or environmental conditions that may signal a potential crime or safety threat.

• Practice situational awareness: Demonstrate a 360-degree assessment of their surroundings, identifying potential hazards, exits, and available sources of help.

• Maintain a defensive approach: Distinguish between defensive and offensive responses in at least two scenarios and identify actions that prioritize personal safety.

• Use conflict avoidance: Describe at least two strategies for avoiding or de-escalating a potentially unsafe interaction.

• Create safe distance: Demonstrate at least two techniques for establishing or maintaining distance from a potential threat.

Presenter: Alan Glickman

Alan Glickman brings over 35 years of experience in security, law enforcement, and executive protection. His extensive career includes working with top talent like Celine Dion, Tiger Woods, WWF, and Major League Baseball, as well as providing protection for luxury hotels in Boston. After retiring and relocating to North Carolina, Alan began teaching personal safety techniques to civilians. He has worked closely with local, state, and federal agents, including roles at the 2004 and 2012 Democratic National Conventions. Post-9/11, Alan was recruited as a security supervisor with Homeland Security, coordinating security across the U.S. during the early phases of TSA development.

Certifications:

• “Refuse To Be A Victim®” NRA Instructor

• National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor

• State Courts Against Road Rage (SCARR / MA state courts) Instructor

• Mace® Pepper Spray Instructor

Conflict Prevention Strategies to Deter Acts of Targeted Violence Certification

• AARP Driver Safety Instructor

Published in Campus Safety Magazine and the Journal of Healthcare Protection Management, Alan is a recognized expert in personal security, crisis management, and active assailant preparation. His teaching style is relaxed, interactive, and fun, with no pressure to participate or make purchases. Alan’s message is simple: “Treat your personal protection as seriously as other important aspects of your life, and you can live safely, without paranoia.” Sit back, take notes, and enjoy his fast-paced personal safety tips.