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WHAT DO I DO IF I FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE IN AN ELEVATOR?

Learn how to trust your instincts, maintain personal space, exit safely, and respond appropriately when someone makes you uncomfortable in an elevator.
what do I do if someone follows me into a parking lot?

WHAT DO I DO IF SOMEONE FOLLOWS ME INTO A PARKING LOT?

Learn how to stay alert, change direction safely, seek immediate assistance, and respond if someone follows you into a parking lot.
Woman using safety app in parking garage

Personal safety apps for everyday security in Canada

Enhance your security with personal safety apps in Canada. Learn to set up Emergency SOS and choose the right app for real-time alerts.
Woman creating distance from a persistent stranger while moving toward a staffed public place

What Do I Do When a Stranger Won’t Leave Me Alone?

Learn how to set firm boundaries, seek help, and respond safely when a stranger refuses to leave you alone.
Trainer leading employee safety training session

Employee safety training topics: a practical guide

Explore essential workplace safety topics, including situational awareness, violence prevention, de-escalation, emergency response, and practical employee preparedness.
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Scenario based training for self-defence in Canada

Enhance your self-defense skills with scenario based training. Experience realistic simulations that prepare you for real-life threats today!
Rob Andress of Street Safe Self Defence demonstrating situational awareness and threat recognition while walking on a city street at night.

Walk With Me at Night: How Situational Awareness and Threat Recognition Can Keep You Safer

Learn practical ways to recognize potential threats and make safer decisions when walking alone at night.
Woman calmly setting personal boundary in city street

Boundary setting skills for personal safety

Learn how to communicate clear boundaries, recognize when someone is ignoring them, and respond with confidence. Explore practical verbal and non-verbal strategies for protecting your personal space, reducing risk, and leaving uncomfortable situations safely.
Woman practicing situational awareness while scanning an urban parking lot environment

Situational awareness: practical safety skills for Canadians

Strengthen your situational awareness with practical techniques for identifying unusual behaviour, assessing your surroundings, avoiding unnecessary risks, and responding confidently when a situation begins to feel unsafe.
Woman registering for a self-defence class and preparing for personal safety training

Self defence classes for women near me: find one now

Discover effective self defence classes for women near me with mobile workshops by Streetsafeselfdefence, bringing expert training to your doorstep.
Team discussing workplace safety leadership strategies during a business meeting

How to improve safety culture in the workplace

Learn six practical ways to strengthen workplace safety culture, encourage employee participation, improve communication, support shared responsibility, and create lasting organizational change across your entire team.
Rob and Beth Andress, co-founders of Street Safe Self Defence Training Company, representing violence prevention expertise

The OGs of Prevention: Why You Want Rob and Beth Andress in the Room

Discover how Rob and Beth Andress combine decades of experience, practical insight, and proven prevention strategies to create safer organizations and communities.
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!