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PeopleSafe® Instructors
Our instructors are the best part of PeopleSafe® and the
main reason for our success. Each instructor has a unique set of qualities
and experiences that inspire self-reliance, adaptability, responsibility,
confidence, integrity, persistence, and success.
Our Instructor selection and certification programs
provide a benchmark to help ensure you're getting training that's up to your
high standards. The PeopleSafe® programs sets us apart because we don't assume
all instructors are the same. The background of the instructor and the courses
for which they seek certification determine the starting point and path through
the certification process. Critical check-points are placed at every stage in
the process to help insure you get training that is up to our high standards.
Candidates for the Instructor Certification Program must
pass an intensive selection process. Not just anyone can join this rare
breed of people. The first step to becoming a PeopleSafe®
instructor is to
have those personal qualities that are inherent to the mission and goals of the
PeopleSafe®
organization. Candidates must:
- pass a criminal background check
- not be a convicted felon
- not have been charged with domestic or other violence
- not have been convicted, charged or accused of sexual
violence or pedophile activity
- pass a drug and substance abuse test
- possess high moral fiber
- be caring for the life and well being of others
The second step is to possess the training, knowledge, and
other requirements as outlined below for each PeopleSafe®
program.
| WomanSafe |
Min. age 25 |
Possess one of the following combinations of experience:
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in at least two
recognized martial arts since age 20. |
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or
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art and a minimum of 4 years public law enforcement
experience. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art and a law degree with at least 4 years experience in
criminal, domestic, or family law. |
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or |
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Active state or association certification, as applicable, in one
of the following areas: school teacher, registered nurse, social
worker, or councilor; plus a minimum of 5 years working in the
associated area. |
Verification of proof is required. Instructor certification in
the martial arts is a plus. |
| KidSafe |
Min. age 25 |
Possess one of the following
combinations of experience:
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Awarded WomanSafe®
first degree or higher black belt. |
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or
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Awarded second degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art since the age of 20. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art and at least 4 years experience in teaching children in
a public or private school. Home schooling does not apply. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art with at least 5 years experience working with children in one
of the following areas: health care, social
worker, or councilor. |
Verification of proof is required. Instructor certification in
the martial arts is a plus. |
| ElderSafe |
Min. age 45 |
Possess one of the following
combinations of experience:
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Awarded WomanSafe®
first degree or higher black belt. |
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or
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Awarded second degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art since the age of 20. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized martial art with at least 4 years of experience in an
elder care facility or elder oriented activity center. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art with at least 3 years experience teaching older adults
in community or continuing education programs. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art and a bachelor degree or graduate certificate in
geriatric studies from an accredited college or university. |
Verification of proof is required. Instructor certification in
the martial arts is a plus. |
| WorkSafe |
Min. age 35 |
Possess one of the following
combinations of experience:
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Awarded WomanSafe®
first degree or higher black belt. |
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or
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in at least two
recognized martial arts since age 20. |
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or
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art and a minimum of 4 years public law enforcement
experience. |
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or |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art with at least 5 years experience in
the security field above entry level. |
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Awarded first degree or higher black belt in
a recognized
martial art, state justice academy certification in security, and a
minimum of 3 years experience above entry level security positions. |
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A minimum of 5 years experience
as a corporate level director of security. |
Verification of proof is required. Instructor certification in
the martial arts is a plus. |
Having completed the first two steps, candidates then
participate in a 30 hour course in instructional methods. They then go through
each level of the program they are qualifying for as a student. After
completing all levels of the program as a student they assist an
experienced instructor in teaching each level. As the candidate goes
through each level, the instructor mentors and evaluates the candidate.
The evaluations and instructor recommendation
are then forwarded to the certification committee for final review and
certification of the candidate as a PeopleSafe® instructor.
To maintain qualification, instructors must teach a
minimum number of courses each year, and every three years they must attend a
renewal course to receive updates in the various techniques and teaching
methodology. They are also re-monitored on an ongoing basis.
The bottom line: you’ll be in good hands with our
instructors. At PeopleSafe®, your safety is our number one priority.
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