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De-escalation Techniques: Safely Managing Aggressive Behavior in PMVA Training

PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training is paramount for professionals working in settings where individuals may exhibit aggressive behavior. Among the crucial skills taught in PMVA training is the art of de-escalation – a set of techniques aimed at diffusing tension and safely managing aggressive behavior before it escalates into violence. This […]

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Lincoln’s Advice Regarding Resolving Disputes in the Workplace

As one of the greatest thinkers and lawyers in America’s history, Abraham Lincoln understood the path to peace best when he wrote: “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.” However, this type of […]

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We Should Be Worried

Some events unfolding in Pretoria South Africa are making me feel decidedly uneasy. I’m talking about the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius. The disabled athlete called the blade runner. A man, who successfully brokered his disability into a career worth millions of dollars and good on him for doing so. But this isn’t a story […]

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Neighbor’s Dog Unleashed? Your Legal Rights Regarding Animal Bites

Dogs have historically been referred to as “man’s best friend,” and in the majority of cases, this sentiment rings true. Unfortunately, the fact remains that dogs are still animals, and this means that their primitive drives still exist within them. Because of this, almost 4.5 million individuals in the United States are bitten by dogs […]

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