"Safety isn't expensive, it's priceless. Our message is loud and clear, Safety First! Our team works tirelessly to shed light on the hidden threat impacting our most vulnerable citizens, our children, who may be targeted when traveling because of their age, race, sex, or religion. To be your own safety advocate, you will need to identify vulnerabilities and focus on training. This process starts by integrating an approach to identify, address, and mitigate a spectrum of risks for international travel and study abroad. This approach will lead to improved leadership skills, effective communication, and defined roles and responsibilities. How can you improve your student's personal safety? Personal safety is recognizing and avoiding harmful situations in your surroundings. Best practices start with thinking about emergency management and developing a plan involving: Risk Mitigation - Preparedness - Response - Recovery. Strategically planning for difficult times will improve success. The truth is those who are not prepared will struggle when faced with a rapidly evolving crisis. And those who are ready will be able to adjust quickly with their leadership skills and survival strategies. This book will help you prepare your student with the proper strategies, tools, techniques, and mindset to stay safe." from the back cover.
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