The First Preventers Playbook - by Rick Shaw (Paperback)

About the Book

We need better prevention of tragedies and incidents of violence of all sorts, and research reveals better prevention is possible, but most organizations and communities do not have a program to complement their first responders.

Book Synopsis

We need better prevention of tragedies and incidents of violence of all sorts, and research reveals better prevention is possible, but most organizations and communities do not have a program to complement their first responders.

From the Back Cover

"For too long, we have ignored the signs of mass casualty attacks and refused to work together to 'connect the dots.' Rick has given us a road map to do just that. Every community in the nation would benefit from the lessons that Rick is teaching. We need to work together to prevent attacks, not just respond to them--and this book shows us how."
--CAPTAIN KEVIN GRIGER, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office

"Without question, this book will shape the future of violence prevention."
--JASON THOMAS DESTEIN, MS Criminal Justice, violence prevention strategist, adjunct professor

"The First Preventers Playbook is essential reading for everyone. In the current landscape of violence, it is easy to feel disempowered and helpless, yet every person is capable of being a first preventer. In this important work, Rick Shaw demonstrates how we can prevent violence both as individuals and as a community."
--DR. NATHAN BROOKS, forensic psychologist and senior lecturer, CQUniversity, Australia

"Community members will accept their roles better if we can be all on the same team. Having The First Preventers Playbook will achieve this!"
--STEPHEN P. LUCE, executive director, Indiana Sheriffs' Association, Ret.

Review Quotes

"Community members will accept their roles better if we can be all on the same team. Having The First Preventers Playbook will achieve this!" -STEPHEN P. LUCE, executive director, Indiana Sheriffs' Association, Ret.

"For too long, we have ignored the signs of mass casualty attacks and refused to work together to 'connect the dots.' Rick has given us a road map to do just that. Every community in the nation would benefit from the lessons that Rick is teaching. We need to work together to prevent attacks, not just respond to them-and this book shows us how." -CAPTAIN KEVIN GRIGER, Sarpy County Sheriff's Office

"The First Preventers Playbook is essential reading for everyone. In the current landscape of violence, it is easy to feel disempowered and helpless, yet every person is capable of being a first preventer. In this important work, Rick Shaw demonstrates how we can prevent violence both as individuals and as a community." -DR. NATHAN BROOKS, forensic psychologist and senior lecturer, CQUniversity, Australia

"Without question, this book will shape the future of violence prevention."
-JASON THOMAS DESTEIN, MS Criminal Justice, violence prevention strategist, adjunct professor