S.A.V.E. Yourself® Academy offers your team
online training to recognize threats, know their options, act decisively,and Survive A Violent Encounter.
You are the real first responder.
Help is minutes away when seconds S.A.V.E. your life.
In the real world, preparation matters.
“I was in Vegas last week at Route 91 when the gun fire broke out. Because of the training I knew that I needed to run… running is what saved my life along with my sister’s.”
City of Sioux Falls, SD
Mackenzie Songstad took the S.A.V.E. Yourself® Academy training as part of her employment with the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A few months later, she met up with her sister in Las Vegas to attend the Route 91 festival.
When the shots rang out, everyone immediately dropped to the ground. But after just a few seconds, Mackenzie said she could hear Sheriff Sheehan’s voice, “Do something. Do anything.” She grabbed her sister’s hand, and they ran until they found an exit.
Mackenzie attributes the S.A.V.E. Yourself® Academy training to having saved both her life and her sister’s that day.
This is a perfect example of how you can use the S.A.V.E. Yourself Academy® training to SAVE Yourself anywhere at any time — rock concerts, doctors’ offices, grocery stores, and houses of worship.
This is NOT a “Check the Box” online training.
Participants who complete this training leave empowered, motivated, and prepared. They earn a certification that proves they have the skills to respond when it matters most.
“The Occupational Safety and Health Act’s (OSH Act) General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a safe and healthful workplace for all workers covered by the OSH Act. Employers who do not take reasonable steps to prevent or abate a recognized violence hazard in the workplace can be cited.“
— OSHA, Workplace Violence Fact Sheet (2002)
Core skills that save lives. Every module builds on the last, creating a complete system for proactive response.
Identify warning signs before it escalates into a violent encounter.
Eliminate hesitation. Train your brain to act in seconds.
Know when to run, hide, or fight. Execute the right response.
Life-saving techniques that anyone can apply.
Maintain composure and take action when chaos ensues.
Our training is tailored for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, government organizations, and houses of worship. We equip teams with the awareness, confidence, and response skills needed to act decisively in critical moments.
Answers to common questions about S.A.V.E. Yourself® training.
Develop emergency action plans, provide regular training, encourage reporting of concerning behavior, practice emergency procedures.
Preparation is about awareness and planning, not fear. Just as people practice fire drills, they should also prepare for rare acts of violence.
When listening to a live speaker, the retention rate of the human brain drops sharply over time, dipping to around 10% after just one week. Our training is available to you anytime, anywhere for a period of 1-year.
Unfortunately, yes. Violent incidents occur in communities of every size. While the likelihood may be low, understanding how to respond can make a life-saving difference.
Everyone benefits, including businesses, schools, houses of worship, healthcare workers, parents, volunteers, and community organizations.
Yes. Many survivors credit quick decision-making, awareness, and simple actions, not special physical abilities. S.A.V.E. Yourself® training greatly improves your ability to recognize danger, make better decisions under stress, and increase your chances of Surviving A Violent Encounter.
Situational awareness means paying attention to your surroundings, identifying potential threats, and asking yourself, "What would I do?"
Freezing is a normal human stress response. Our training helps people recognize that response, defeat it, and act.
Your mindset influences every decision you make under stress. People who mentally prepare for emergencies often respond faster and more effectively.
Absolutely. The skills we share are teachable regardless of age, occupation, or physical fitness.
No. Our training is unique in that it is designed to empower people to act. If anyone completes our training in fear, we have failed.
No. Active killers use all types of weapons to harm innocent victims, which include edged weapons, improvised explosives, vehicles, etc. The principles we share apply to many forms of violence, including workplace assaults and other violent encounters.
Reviewing your skills every year and practicing simple scenarios periodically helps keep the information fresh.
Focus on simple, age-appropriate safety habits rather than worst-case scenarios. The goal is empowerment and preparedness, not fear. We will have an animated video for elementary-aged children coming soon!
Our team is ready to help you get the answers you need.
