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Family & Bullying Support
In-home coaching to help children build confidence, handle bullying, and create a personalized family safety plan.
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Become the Instructor Who
Changes Lives in Hours—
Not Years
Get certified to teach practical, proven self-defence
trusted by 200,000+ people worldwide.
Certified SAFE Instructors in 12+ Countries
Programs & Communities
Training That Makes an Impact—Globally and Locally
For over 30 years, SAFE has provided violence prevention and self-defence programs tailored for real people—from international certification and schools, to in-home family coaching and Indigenous community training.
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Women’s Personal Safety
Private or group sessions designed to build confidence, awareness, and simple physical skills for everyday threats.
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Indigenous Programs
Workshops that honour Indigenous culture and instructor certification to empower local leaders within their communities.
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Become a Certified Instructor
Join our global network of trainers teaching practical, proven skills to the people who need them most—in hours, not years.
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School & Youth Training
Engaging, age-appropriate programs delivered across Ontario that build awareness, confidence, and practical safety habits.
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Workplace & Community Safety
Custom sessions for employees, teams, and local groups to build awareness and simple, effective strategies.
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Learn practical, proven self-defence strategies from anywhere—at your own pace. Courses for instructors, families, and individuals.
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See what makes SAFE training different—real people, real scenarios, life-changing results.
SAFE Featured on Global TV
See how SAFE works one-on-one with families right in their home to build life-saving skills.
The “Give It a Name” Game
A simple daily drill to sharpen awareness and instincts—anytime, anywhere.
Why This Instructor Chose SAFE
An experienced instructor on choosing SAFE to empower regular people in hours—not years.
What People Are Saying About SAFE
From parents and professionals to certified instructors, here’s how SAFE training has made a real difference.
My daughter took your program many years ago when she was a grade 9 student. Five years later, she was able to avoid an abduction because of the information she learned.
J. O’Brien
I could never have imagined as a 14-year-old how impactful four hours of learning from you could flood over into so many areas of my life, from giving me the confidence to stand up for myself with my words and decisions to a physical attack I did face and survive.
Former Student
Great experience. Chris is a wealth of knowledge. I was challenged to think about situations I had never thought about. I learned something new about people and myself.
Leanne H.
I was nervous to start teaching solo, but after getting certified, I felt completely ready. The training gave me the tools I needed to teach with confidence—and my students absolutely love it.
M. Misch
Who’s Behind SAFE Violence Prevention & Self-Defence?
Meet Chris Roberts
For over 30 years, Chris Roberts has taught self-defence and violence prevention to more than 200,000 people worldwide—from teens and seniors to educators, parents, and communities.
Since founding SAFE in 1994, Chris has been dedicated to changing and saving lives through practical, prevention-focused education. His programs combine empathy, awareness, and proven strategies—built for people who may only take one course in their lifetime.
After witnessing a violent assault at age 11, Chris made it his mission to help others stay safe, trust their instincts, and live without fear. Today, SAFE is globally recognized for its real-world, prevention-first teaching methods that empower communities everywhere.
The goal? To make safety simple, teach it with empathy, and empower people to protect themselves in hours—not years.