Kidnap Awareness & Avoidance Training
Duration:
1 Day
TRIP Group Certified
Prerequisites:
None required
Course Description
While incidents involving the kidnapping of those working overseas are statistically rare, these events can and do occur. Understanding and recognising the threat of kidnapping is key to avoiding becoming a victim. If the worst should happen, knowing how to behave as a hostage is critical to surviving with dignity.
This course has been designed, and is delivered by those who have been at the forefront of travel safety and security for over 25 years and have extensive experience in dealing with loss of liberty and kidnappings all over the world. Understanding the key factors involved in kidnapping allow those attending this course to put in place effective measures to prevent them becoming victims.
Course Content
- How to reduce your profile
- Conduct after capture – How to behave as a hostage
- Understanding the hostage negotiation process
- Understanding loss of liberty
- Dealing with arrest and detention overseas
- Recognising the different types of kidnapping
- The five stages of kidnapping
- Release and post-release considerations
- Understanding the mindset of the kidnapper
This course is TRIP Group Certified and upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a certificate of completion.
Why is this course important for your staff?
This course raises awareness of kidnapping risks and teaches avoidance strategies, boosting confidence and preparedness. It helps to fulfil your duty of care, reduces liabilities, and strengthens team cohesion through shared knowledge.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is concerned about the threat of kidnapping while operating overseas. While the focus of this course is on kidnap avoidance, we also cover what to do and how to behave if you are taken. This course is required training for anyone going to a region where there’s a high threat of kidnap.
Why use TRIP Group Training?
Facilitated by our travel safety and security experts, this course has been delivered to organisations around the world and has been proved to reduce incidents and improve the security of personnel when travelling. Our facilitators train the UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Ministry of Defence, as well as NGO’s, corporations, universities and those in the travel industry.
Receive 10% discount on all Training with TRIP Group Membership
Membership provides a 10% discount on all TRIP Group training courses throughout the year allowing you to safeguard your travelling employees and protect your organisation