Author: Beth

Beth Andress is a digital self-defence educator, violence prevention specialist, and fraud awareness professional dedicated to helping individuals and organizations recognize manipulation before it leads to harm. As co-founder of Street Safe Self Defense and founder of the Digital Self-Defense Academy, she delivers practical, evidence-based training that bridges the gap between personal safety, fraud prevention, and digital resilience. Drawing on her background in law enforcement and years of experience teaching violence prevention, Beth holds certifications in Fraud Foundations through ACAMS, Fraud Education through the Canadian Financial Crime Academy (CFCA), Human Trafficking Awareness, De-escalation, and Situational Awareness. Her work focuses on equipping people with the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to identify deception, reduce vulnerability, and make confident, informed decisions in an increasingly complex world.

First 10 Seconds: Ground Survival Self Defense for Beginners

Survival first ground self defense for beginners. Protect your head, create space, use short strikes, and get back to your feet. Covers the first 10…

10 Second Arrival Sweep: Safety Playbook for Real Estate Agents

Safety playbook for real estate agents: verify ID, share showings with two contacts, use the 10 second arrival sweep, and book scenario-based training.

5 OODA Drills That Stop Orientation Failures in Civilian Self Defense

Learn an orientation first OODA loop for civilian self defense. Evidence based drills, legal limits, and five exercises to cut your observation to…

Digital Safety Basics: One Hour Seven Steps for Canadians

Follow a one hour, seven step routine Canadians can finish to secure email, banking and key accounts: password manager, MFA, automatic updates, backups…

One in Four Face Deepfake Scams: Use Two Step Verification

Use a practical two step system to stop deepfake scams: run quick media and behaviour red flag checks, then confirm money or data requests through a…

Leaders: 2.5% higher scores and clearer ROI from onsite training

Leaders: weigh onsite training with peer reviewed evidence and clear ROI. Face to face raises test scores 2.5% and often saves travel costs.

Practice Ready Stalking Safety Plan: 5 Parts to Rehearse Today

Create a stalking safety plan you can retrieve under stress. Use the five core parts, the SHARP risk assessment, and rehearsal tips to act fast and stay…

Five hour self defense for seniors: a mobility friendly short course

Practical self defense for seniors: mobility friendly prevention, simple strikes, legal tool guidance, plus a five hour trauma aware course you can book.

10 Second Scan Keeps Civilians in Yellow With Cooper Color Code

Learn the Cooper Color Code and keep Condition Yellow your default with 5 to 10 second scans, gentle drills, and trauma informed training.

5 Step Dynamic Risk Assessment Checklist Safety Managers Can Use

Copy ready five step dynamic risk assessment checklist safety managers can use in seconds, plus training first rollout tips and CCOHS guidance.