{"product_id":"9781599327648","title":"Hope In The Darkness: The 10-Point Threat Assessment Model","description":"Put Fear In Its Place\u003cp\u003eOn the night of October 1, 2017, Stephen Paddock smashed the windows out of his thirty-second-floor suite of the Mandalay Bay hotel and opened fire on a large crowd of concertgoers who were attending a country music festival on the\u003cbr\u003eLas Vegas strip. Fifty-eight people were killed, and over 450 were wounded in the deadliest mass shooting in United States History. This incident, and so many others like it, demonstrates the significance of having a plan to keep yourself safe in any environment and any situation.\u003cbr\u003eHope in the Darkness features former LAPD police officer and security expert\u003cbr\u003eDana Picore, Ph.D. and her 10-Point Threat Assessment Model, which will help you identify and evaluate potential security threats in both your workplace and social gatherings. You’ll learn what warning signs to look out for in employees—\u003cbr\u003esuch as substance abuse, a history of violence, or mental illness—and you’ll understand when to call for professional assistance.\u003cbr\u003eDon’t be passive with the safety in any environment, especially your workplace. By taking action today, you can give your coworkers a secure working environment where they have nothing to fear.\u003cbr\u003e“Dr. Picore poignantly illustrates that the H in hope stands for help. She guides you through real-life crisis and interjects resourceful information to help you through what appears to be a mountain of challenges when faced with a traumatic personal event or potential workplace violence. Her ten-point threat assessment model presents a blueprint of resources that can be applied to almost every crisis.”\u003cbr\u003e— Art Lopez, Oxnard, CA, retired Chief of Police;\u003cbr\u003eretired Deputy Chief, Los Angeles Police\u003cbr\u003e“Dr. Dana Picore, a top successful threat assessor and motivational coach, inspires us to shift focus from dwelling in a disempowered state by harnessing the power of a can-do attitude and the application of common-sense strategies, which she eloquently illustrates in her book Hope in the Darkness. Her ten-point threat assessment model is riveting. It’s a must-read.”\u003cbr\u003e—Stephen A. Smith, American sports television personality and commentator on\u003cbr\u003eESPN’s First Take, radio host, journalist, and actor\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advantage Media Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036926034160,"sku":"9781599327648","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781599327648_p0.jpg?v=1763813548","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781599327648","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}