"In partnership with PAVE Prevention, we're paving the way to a library that prioritizes safety, inclusion, and empathy. Together, we'll grow our knowledge and skills to transform our spaces into a haven for the community and a supportive environment for our dedicated library team to live out our vision of kind, connected humans."
Deb Sica, Deputy County Librarian
Alameda County Library
PAVE Prevention, Inc. leads the fight against workplace violence with a dedicated initiative tailored to foster safe, healthy environments in many sectors. Our comprehensive, trauma-informed, CQ, and DEIJA-inclusive training programs focus on enhancing individual resilience and driving systemic change to cultivate a culture of safety and harmony.
Key Offerings:
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Holistic Approach: Our programs address emotional, physical, and mental safety, incorporating de-escalation techniques, self-care, and conflict resolution to cultivate a culture of safety and well-being.
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Customized Training: PAVE utilizes adrenalized scenario-based learning to meet the specific needs of an organization and team, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
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Organizational Impact: Our goal is to not only reduce the incidence of workplace violence but also to improve workforce health, enhancing staff engagement, team building, retention, and ultimately patron satisfaction.
Trusted Partner to Government, NGOs, and the Private Sector
We have served Federal/State institutions
with the following contracts:
2021
U.S. Embassy, Costa Rica
Empowerment, Violence Prevention, Education, Business/entrepreneurship, Gender
2025-2026
Santa Clara, CA, Santa Clara County Library District
2-year contract and 15 human safety and de-escalation trainings for all Santa Clara County Library District staff members across 15+ departments, 45 classifications in 10 locations.
2025
City of Oakland, CA, Oakland Human Services Department, CACHS-Community Homelessness Services
In-person human safety and de-escalation training delivered to frontline OHS community encampment responders and staff.
2022
City of Oakland, CA, Oakland Fire Department Medical Services Division, The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (M.A.C.R.O.):
In-person human safety and de-escalation training delivered to MACRO community responders and staff.
2025
City of Oakland, CA, Oakland Fire Department Medical Services Division, The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (M.A.C.R.O.):
In-person human safety and de-escalation training provided to M.A.C.R.O. Community Responder Academy participants, along with refresher training for current responders and staff.
2023-2026
Government of Alameda County, CA, Alameda County Libraries:
3-year contract and 15 human safety and de-escalation trainings for all Alameda County Library staff members across 12+ departments, 16 classifications in 11 locations.
PAVE human safety skills training is based on empowerment self-defense concepts practiced for decades in the USA and worldwide with impressive data collected.
MACRO reports are publicly available online where MACRO staff and management highlighted the evidence of improved outcomes in their work after attending PAVE trainings.
Federal/State institutions after attending the 2nd
PAVE training cycle:
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81% said PAVE materials can be applied to their life immediately.
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95% said PAVE training program included an adult learning approach.
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86% said they feel confident in using a trauma-informed approach to address a crisis.
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95% said they feel confident in using adaptive strategies to respond to stress.
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92% said they feel confident in using situational awareness skills.
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95% said they feel able to create a safer emotionally and physically environment.
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80% said they feel confident in using adrenaline management skills.
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85% said they feel confident in recognizing trauma activation symptoms.
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95% said they feel confident in practicing grounding techniques in stressful situations.
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90% said they feel confident practicing nonviolent communication techniques in their personal and professional lives.
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81% said they feel in control of their body and emotions.
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82% said they feel safer in their daily life.
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92% said they feel confident in their ability to recognize a potentially dangerous situation.
Elliot Jones Jr.
Program Director,
MACRO
The training opportunity with PAVE created a shift in the mentality and preparedness of the MACRO staff. They had gone from fearful to focused, and from apprehensive to excited. The team was much more prepared for the launch of the program on April 9th, 2022.
Marc Weinstein
Supervisor, Park Stewards, Recreation Supervisor, City of Oakland
Oakland’s Park Stewards recently completed an intensive six-day training with PAVE Prevention, LLC. The skills developed during the training will be of great value as Stewards negotiate a multitude of complex situations throughout Oakland’s parks. Beyond the value of the material expertly presented, it was the environment created that made the time so beneficial. Our team built cohesion and chemistry and will be a much stronger outfit in the field thanks to this training.
We have provided training to the following NGOs and For-profit organizations
2024-2026
Berkeley Public Library
2-year contract and 11 human safety and de-escalation trainings for all Berkeley Public Library staff members across 10+ departments, and in 6 locations. The Berkeley Public Library is the public library system serving Berkeley, California, since 1893, with a Central Library downtown and four neighborhood branches—including one of the nation’s earliest Tool Lending Libraries—offering free access to books, digital media, museum passes, community programs, and other inclusive resources.
2024-2026
Evanston Public Library
A 2-year contract and four human safety and de-escalation trainings for all Evanston Public Library staff members across 12+ departments, in two locations. The Evanston Public Library (EPL) is the public library system of Evanston, Illinois, offering services through its Main Library and Robert Crown Branch, including free borrowing (for residents and businesses), digital resources, tech access, and over 1,000 annual programs that span cultural, educational, and community needs.
2024
Athens Regional Library System
In-person human safety and de-escalation workshop for selected library leadership and staff. The Athens Regional Library System serves five counties in Northeast Georgia with 11 branches, offering inclusive access to books, digital tools, local history, and community programs that support lifelong learning and creativity.
2024
Depaul University School of Hospitality and Business
In-person training for department heads within the School of Hospitality & Sports Business. DePaul’s School of Hospitality & Sports Business, housed within the Driehaus College of Business on the downtown Loop campus, combines hospitality and sports business education by delivering a strong business core with industry-informed, hands-on learning experiences. It was recognized in 2015 as the most recognized hospitality program in Illinois.
2023
Mechanics’ Institute San Francisco, Ca:
Founded in 1854, the Mechanics’ Institute is one of the oldest institutions on the West Coast of the United States. Its mission is to provide a center for intellectual and cultural advancement.
2023-Present
Communities United Chicago, IL:
​CU is a survivor-led, intergenerational racial justice organization in Chicago developing grassroots leadership for marginalized and vulnerable youth.
2023
Oklahoma University - School of Hospitality
In-person human safety and de-escalation workshop for selected library leadership and staff. Oklahoma State University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, housed within the Spears School of Business, offers undergraduate, graduate (MS, PhD), and experiential learning programs focused on food & beverage, lodging, event planning, and tourism, and is nationally ranked No. 8 in the U.S. and No. 22 globally. Established in 1937, the school emphasizes business‑oriented education, hands‑on learning labs, and industry engagement.
2023-2024
George Washington Milikin School of Public Health
The Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University (GWSPH) is the only school of public health located in Washington, D.C., offering a comprehensive array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs while advancing population health through research, education, policy, and practice. 
2023-2024
SHRM Chicago
In-person human safety, and de-escalation workshop for selected SHRM-member HR professionals. Chicago SHRM is the largest Chicago-area chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), serving nearly 1,000 HR professionals by offering local educational, networking, and volunteer opportunities
2022
DBNC Toronto, Canada:
DBNC is a non-profit organization that offers free and accessible programming for newcomers, young families, and internationally trained job seekers in a diverse community.
2022
U.S. Department of State’s Sports Diplomacy Division in the Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
In-person training of the Taekwondo team from Jordan over the course of three days in Columbus, Ohio. Her teachings punctuated communication, teamwork, resilience, inclusion, and conflict
resolution – all these are critical to leadership development, community transformation, equality, and peace
2021-Present
IMPACT Safety Columbus, OH:
IMPACT Ohio is a registered NGO that builds safety from the inside out. They teach people of all ages and abilities the critical, emotional, and physical skills necessary to live with greater confidence.
2021-2022
Nellies Toronto, Canada:
Nellie's is a community-based feminist organization that operates within an anti-racism and anti-oppression framework. It is committed to social change through education and advocacy, aiming to achieve social justice for all women and children.
PAVE post-training survey results published in 2022 showed the following anonymous results from DBNC staff after attending one session of PAVE training:
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100% of people felt very confident in practicing boundary setting.
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100% of people felt very confident in de-escalating a potentially dangerous situation.
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92% of people were very confident in using adaptive strategies to respond to stress.
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100 % of people were confident in using situational awareness skills.
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73.07% of people said they felt very confident in practicing non-violent communication techniques.
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100% of people felt very confident in creating a safer environment at work, emotionally and physically.
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86 % of people felt very confident in practicing grounding exercises.
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76% of people said PAVE Training positively impacted their understanding and respect of diversity and cultural humility.
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100% of people said that the material presented could be applied to their work immediately.
Priyanka Sheth
Executive Director
DBNC
Having witnessed several trainings, I was encouraged by the approach and intervention strategies that the trainers brought to the teams. It is certainly a more strength based and optimistic approach that allows for a deeper learning and engagement.
Jyoti Singh
Executive Director
Nellie’s Shelter
We introduced PAVE Prevention for the women living at Nellie’s. It is a trauma-informed program dedicated to creating safer workplaces and communities around the world providing training to proactively prevent, respond to and heal from violence events. But the goal of PAVE is even greater; we are raising funds to enable Nellie’s staff to undergo PAVE facilitator training in order to teach these proven prevention tools to our community partners in an effort to manage violence and micro-aggressions before they become crisis situations.
Why Partner with PAVE?
Proven Effectiveness: PAVE's training methodology has successfully empowered staff with immediate, practical tools to mitigate violence, fostering a significant positive shift in workplace culture.