Facts about Verbal Judo
S.A.F.E.R
Five Universal Truths
5-Step
General Knowledge
100

The founder of Verbal Judo

Who is Dr. George Thompson?

100

The "S" in S.A.F.E.R stands for (include explanation)

SECURITY

1)Whenever others are in imminent jeopardy - A.C.T.

2)Whenever property under your control is threatened - A.C.T.


100

All people want to be treated with ____ and ____

What is DIGNITY AND RESPECT

100

The 1st step in the 5-step process and what Universal Truths does it support

What is ASK.  Universal Truth 1 & 2

100

You are an ______ on a _______.  Verbal Judo is your script.

What is ACTOR, STAGE

200

The mascot Dr. Thompson chose for Verbal Judo

What is the Chameleon.

200

The "A" in S.A.F.E.R stands for (include explanation)

ATTACK 

1) Whenever your Personnel Danger Zone in violated - A.C.T. 

200

All people want to be _____ rather than being ____to do something

What is ASKED and TOLD

200

The 2nd step in the 5-step process and what Universal Truth(s) does it support

What is SET CONTEXT.  Universal Truth 3

200

The goal of Professionalism is to _______ _______  _________.

What is GENERATE VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE

300

The occupations that Dr. Thompson held

What is high school teacher, university professor, law enforcement officer, author

300

The "F" in S.A.F.E.R stands for (include explanation)

FLIGHT/FEAR

1) Whenever a contact flees your presence or creates reasonable fear - A.C.T.

300

All people want to be told ____ they are being asked to do something

What is WHY
300

The 3rd step in the 5-step process and what Universal Truths does it support

What is PRESENT OPTIONS.  Universal Truth 4

300

The process of using strategies and techniques intended to decrease the intensity of the situation

What is De-Escalation?

400

The nickname of Dr. Thompson

What is "DOC RHINO"

400

The "E" in S.A.F.E.R stands for (include explanation)

EXCESSIVE REPETITON

1) No voluntary compliance is forthcoming - A.C.T.

2) You have exhausted all verbal options - A.C.T.

400

All people want to be given _____ rather than _____

What are OPTIONS and THREATS

400

The 4th step in the 5-step process and what Universal Truths does it support

What is CONFIRM.  Universal Truth 3 & 5

400

_______= Gentle / Flexible

_______= Way

What is "JUDO"?

500

DAILY DOUBLE!!!!

Who is your Regional Security Specialist

Who is Gabriel Chavarria

500

The "R" in S.A.F.E.R stands for (include explanation)

REVISED PRIORITES

1) Whenever a matter of a higher priority requires immediate attention or presence - A.C.T.

500

When they make a mistake, all people want a _____ ______

What is a SECOND CHANCE

500

The 5th step in the 5-step process

What is A.C.T.   

500

W.O.O.S.H.A

What is Working on Our Speech Habits & Actions