College and university campuses are no longer viewed as safe havens. Developing Your Proactive Plan: Campus Safety and Self Defense teaches students how to develop a proactive safety plan to increase their chances of survival in the event of a violent attack or incident. The book emphasizes the importance of safety precaution practices and self-defense preparedness. The book guides students through the development of a highly personalized proactive safety plan. Features of the plan include prevention, preparedness, self-defense, physical fitness, and healthy eating practices to encourage overall wellness and routine vigilance. Case studies, a safety survey, and a safety plan guide help readers learn about potential risks, assess their preparedness, and develop a customized security strategy. Developing Your Proactive Plan provides students with the tools they need to become active participants in their personal safety and self-defense. The text is well suited for courses in criminal justice, social work, family and consumer sciences, sociology, and psychology. The book is also a useful resource for any individual interested in learning self-protection techniques to feel safer and more secure on campus.

No one expects to be the victim of crime and violence, however these situations occur everyday and generally without advance warning. In our current society, criminals are becoming educated and terrorists are becoming bolder and wiser. In order to stay ahead of the game, it is vital for the average citizen to learn how to recognize the signs and signals of impending danger. By utilizing this inherent knowledge, anyone can prevent the crimes from happening and the criminal from succeeding in obtaining what they want. To do this, we must change the way we think about how a criminal operates. But even more important, we must understand ourselves and how to mentally prepare for what could be the worst day of our life. This advanced guide will teach you the skills and techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe. You walk onto a parking lot and get a feeling that something is not right. You are sitting at work and get a sense that something bad is about to occur. While walking down the street, you get a feeling that you are being followed. Vigilance is the preemptive knowledge and instinct applied before something bad happens. Everyone has it. Very few use it.