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The Street Safe Learning Centre is our free library of practical self defence and personal safety guides, drawn from the same reality-based training Rob and Beth Andress have delivered to 32,036 students and more than 7,650 Street Safe REALTORS® across Canada. Find plain-language advice for realtors, parents and teens, women, seniors, healthcare and municipal workers, and anyone who wants to spot danger early and get home safe.

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What does a self defense class cost in Canada?

Discover the true cost of self defense classes in Canada, from drop-in sessions to workshops, and find the best value for your training.
Hands marking threat assessment notes

Threat assessment vs management: what practitioners must know

Learn the key differences between threat assessment and management. Discover how to effectively reduce risk and respond to potential violence.
Hands adjusting privacy settings on phone and laptop

Doxxing prevention: a practical action plan for going private

Protect yourself from doxxing today. Lock down your phone, address, and email with our practical action plan to enhance your privacy.
Runner gripping personal alarm device

Self defense for runners: what to carry and practise

Learn essential self defense techniques for runners. Discover what to carry and practice for safety on your runs, without breaking the law.
Field worker checking personal safety device outdoors

Lone worker safety for real-estate and field staff

Enhance lone worker safety with on-site training that builds crucial skills for real estate and field staff, ensuring better decision-making and security.
Alert woman driving at night notices a dark vehicle following her in the rear-view mirror on a wet city street.

What Do I Do If Someone Follows Me While I’m Driving?

Learn practical safety steps to recognize suspicious behavior, respond calmly, and protect yourself if someone follows you while driving.
Instructor locking school door during safety drill

Threat assessment in schools: Canada’s onsite training guide

Enhance school safety with Canada's onsite training guide for threat assessment, focusing on situational awareness and proactive preparation.
Woman uses open hands and maintains distance after a man blocks her way in a public hallway.

What Do I Do If Someone Blocks My Way?

Learn how to stay calm, maintain a safe distance, assess possible escape routes, and respond effectively when someone intentionally blocks your path or prevents you from moving safely.
Training materials on table for fraud awareness

Fraud awareness training for Canadian organisations

Enhance your organization's protection with effective fraud awareness training, enabling staff to recognize and respond to threats confidently.
Woman pulling away as a man grabs her wrist during a personal safety situation

What Do I Do If Someone Grabs My Wrist?

Learn practical techniques to stay calm, break a wrist grip safely, create distance, and respond confidently if someone grabs or attempts to restrain you.
Person calmly speaking to de-escalate conflict outdoors

De-escalation techniques: practical scripts for real confrontations

Master essential de-escalation techniques to handle confrontations effectively. Learn five key strategies that ensure safety and calm.
Trainer demonstrating verbal bystander intervention outdoors

Bystander intervention: safe steps for everyday people

Learn effective bystander intervention tactics. Use the 5Ds—Distract, Delegate, Document, Delay, Direct—to safely support those in need.
TESTIMONIALS

Word on the street

Check out what some of our past clients have said about our programs!

“Rob provides reality-based training that is informative, creates awareness and could save your life someday! The hands-on training is both fun and effective! Thanks Rob and Beth!!".
“This course is taught with the perfect balance of realism, respect, and compassion. Rob and Beth, you’re a power team and you do what you do extremely well! Thank you for everything".
“I learned so much today that I hope never to use, but if the time comes I feel much better prepared to defend myself. Thank you for making a difference in so many people’s lives".
“Top quality instruction from some of the most honest and straight forward folks around".
Excellent for people of all ages! Practical tips and tactics to help keep you safe & deal with "situations" both that are happening & ones that mght happen if you do not take the sensible advice they offer. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!