Synopsis
Be Aware offers practical solutions so you can take control of your own personal safety and security. You will learn unique strategies for keeping you and your loved ones safe in the face of a crisis. Turn your fear into empowerment as you train yourself to trust your instincts and proactively identify and avoid harmful situations before they happen. Learn little known methodologies criminals and law enforcement use along with tips and tricks to avoid risk and combat victimization. Gain an understanding of body language and discover how to cultivate a survivor's mindset to empower you and take control of your own well-being. Hone your situational awareness and develop greater confidence to build a resilient mindset and survival state of mind. Identify weapons of opportunity and effective personal safety gadgets. Recognize and avoid frauds and scams as well as online sexual exploitation and other cybercrimes.
Be Aware was written by three women with experience including a retired FBI Special Agent-Executive, Security Expert and Founder of MoXenial Consulting, an Entrepreneur and Business Community Leader, and an Educator certified in trauma recovery. Information in this book is supported with scenarios and stories that illustrate the principles of being the victor, not the victim.
Crime knows no boundaries and does not discriminate. This book is a must read for anyone who has ever worried about being victimized. Observations are culled from research, interviews, interrogations, and personal experience. All information is presented in a clear and concise manner. Finally, a book that offers practical advice so you can take control of your own personal safety and security!
About the Author
Brenda Moxley is the President & CEO of MoXenial Consulting, a global comprehensive security consulting firm specializing in trial consulting, expert witness, critical business risk and vulnerability assessments, and awareness training regarding corporate and personal safety. Ms. Moxley is passionate about keeping others safe and has been a keynote speaker at conferences and seminars at the local, national, and international level. Drawing upon her 26 years of diversified law enforcement experience as a Special Agent with the FBI, Brenda Moxley has a proven track record of being proactive in identifying solutions to potential risks. While in the FBI, Ms. Moxley served in multiple field offices and FBI Headquarters. Ms. Moxley's portfolio includes experience working violent crimes, counterterrorism, international operations, and national security matters. Ms. Moxley served as an Adjunct Faculty with the FBI's Leadership and Development Program where she developed curriculum and instructed on a wide range of topics. She was certified as a Police & Defensive Tactics Instructor as well as a Field Counselor to new agents. Ms. Moxley retired from the ranks of the FBI at the executive level in 2016.
Ms. Moxley subsequently served as the Director of Community Security with a Non-Profit organization serving Miami-Dade County. In this role she provided strategic security consultation and guidance to over 160 institutions. This included a focus on critical infrastructure protection, security assessments, preparedness, and crisis management response. Ms. Moxley provided training and education to community leaders and collaborated with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in furtherance of intelligence sharing. Ms. Moxley is a member of several volunteer and professional organizations for security management and law enforcement personnel. Over the course of her career, Ms. Moxley received many awards for her outstanding service. Melisa Neuman is the co-author of In Good Times and Bad (Wiley) and has written for various publications. She is co-founder of NeumanMethod.com, dedicated to helping marriages and families and has contributed research for the Sandcastles Program: Helping Children of Divorce Rebuild. Over 300,000 children internationally have completed the Sandcastles Program which was the subject of several episodes of the Oprah Winfrey show. Melisa spent many years in the classroom as an educator as well as raising and homeschooling five children. She is certified in trauma resolution and studies coping methods and techniques to promote self-protection and awareness.
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