In Before Conflict: Preventing Aggressive Behavior, John Byrnes gets to the heart of the concept of aggression prevention. Rather than look strictly at violence and all its implications_fatalities, crime, and assault_Byrnes instead chooses to look ahead, in order to prevent violence rather than simply to act in reaction to it. By using a unique methodology of 'Aggression Management,' those responsible for the safety of others may circumvent the standard practice of mere 'conflict resolution' by dealing with the problem before it creates conflict. Because everyone experiences and manages anger differently, 'Aggression Management' teaches readers not only how to measure their own aggression, but that of others as well. The result empowers the reader to stop problems before they even develop. This book is recommended for anyone responsible for the safety of others, especially people who work in the fields of education, health care and social services, law enforcement, the retail food service industry, and the U.S. Postal Service.
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These [skills] enabled me to see the relevance of aggression to me in ways I'd not considered. . . everyday occurrences that could escalate. (Joann Odenwelder, Division Director )
[These skills] gave me some positive alternatives to physical pressure often needed with dealing with violent youth. Also gave me some techniques to use to calm a heated situation. I liked the techniques to escape, you need every resource you can gather to work with them. How to escape and protect yourself is very important. (Joan Moore )
The abundance of sound solutions to violent behavior, as well as the identification of common errors in addressing violence, vaults this work way above the typical fare...The author's contribution to dealing with violence is a must addition to and security, government, or business professional's library. In fact, it should be read by anyone concerned with the escalation of violence who wants to do something about it. (Security Management )
Presents a systematic aggression prevention methodology, enabling readers to recognize the early signs of mounting aggression in others and themselves, and to employ strategies to prevent aggressive incidents which endanger individuals and organizations. Useful for those who are responsible for the safety of others in their work environment…would also be accessible to the general reader. (Booknews )
The advice and information in this book is not just sound and useful, but potentially lifesaving. (Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, (Ret), )
[These skills] gave me some positive alternatives to physical pressure often needed with dealing with violent youth. Also gave me some techniques to use to calm a heated situation. I liked the techniques to escape, you need every resource you can gather to work with them. How to escape and protect yourself is very important. (Joan Moore )
The abundance of sound solutions to violent behavior, as well as the identification of common errors in addressing violence, vaults this work way above the typical fare...The author's contribution to dealing with violence is a must addition to and security, government, or business professional's library. In fact, it should be read by anyone concerned with the escalation of violence who wants to do something about it. (Security Management )
Presents a systematic aggression prevention methodology, enabling readers to recognize the early signs of mounting aggression in others and themselves, and to employ strategies to prevent aggressive incidents which endanger individuals and organizations. Useful for those who are responsible for the safety of others in their work environment…would also be accessible to the general reader. (Booknews )
The advice and information in this book is not just sound and useful, but potentially lifesaving. (Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, (Ret), )
About the Author
John D. Byrnes is one of the leading authorities on preventing aggression in the workplace and in schools. He has conducted aggression management workshops for some of the nation's largest employers, among them the United States Postal Service, NASA, United States Department of Agriculture, and Disney Development. He has published articles extensively and has spoken before many national associations. This is his first book.
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By William Cottringer (Glen Carbon, IL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Before Conflict: Preventing Aggressive Behavior (Paperback)
I have formally reviewed this book for ASIS and Security Management. I gave it five stars for practical content in the way of useful solutions to the number one social problem today, and its easy reading style. This book should be required reading for any person concerned about the mounting epidemic of aggression/violence and who wants to move from being part of the problem by lack of awareness to becoming part of the solution with early intervention. Great book! The Glossary is loaded with interesting strategies you can apply right now.
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