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  • Advanced Microexpression Training

    Advanced Microexpression Training

    $84.99

    Online Microexpression Training

    MiX™ Elite is advanced microexpression training– perfect for those who have already completed MiX Professional Training who are interested in further learning how to detect microexpressions from multiple angles.

    Developed by renowned expert, Dr. David Matsumoto

     

    Description

    MiX™ Elite will help you:

    • Read microexpressions in others
    • Read basic emotions in others
    • Identify key characteristics of the 7 basic emotions
    • See how others really feel and label it quickly and accurately

    MiX™ Elite consists of:

    • An expression Basics section which features a brief overview of facial expressions such as: the functions of emotions, emotions as reactions to events, and the difference between spontaneous and deliberate emotions
    • 7 instructional and review videos from the frontal view that teach you the characteristics of the basic emotions of: anger, disgust, fear, surprise, contempt, happiness and sadness
    • 7 instructional and review videos from the profile view that teach you the characteristics of the basic emotions of: anger, disgust, fear, surprise, contempt, happiness and sadness
    • 7 instructional and review videos from the 3/4 side view that teach you the characteristics of the basic emotions of: anger, disgust, fear, surprise, contempt, happiness and sadness
    • An additional information page for each of the seven basic emotions that features: universal triggers of the emotion, universal functions of the emotion, FACS codes and associated nonverbal behaviors.
    • A confusions instructional video section to help delineate between similar expressions such as fear and surprise and anger and contempt.
    • A practice section with 56 images which feature individuals from the frontal, profile and 3/4 side view (pictured)
    • A post test to see how far you’ve come. Receive over 80% with the images flashing at you at a speed of 1/5 of a second or less and receive a certificate of completion. You can take the post test as many times as you’d like.

    In addition, MiX™ Elite is set at a speed of 66 milli seconds, or 1/16th of a second. MiX™ Elite training features over 65 images from six ethnic groups equally representing males and females.

    Our online training was developed to be accessed with modern browsers (Edge, Safari, Chrome, Firefox). While usage may be fine with other browsers, we cannot guarantee compatibility.

    MiX™ Elite offers users a comprehensive learning tool to detect microexpressions. Complete with expressions from all angles of males and females from various ethnic groups, MiX™ Elite can improve your ability to recognize hidden signs of emotions in less than one hour of training.

    Training is accessible for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 1 year through the training website. Simply purchase the training, create an account and register your product key that you receive via email. It’s that simple.

    MiX License Information

    Purchase of the online training allows you to access the training as many times as you like. (The pre-test can only be seen once). The online training is for individual use only and is governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the end user license agreement – the training cannot be used by multiple users or for commercial purposes.

    Specialized Training Services also offers group licenses for large organizations or groups. For more information, email us at info@specializedtraining.com.

    $84.99

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  • Advanced Subtle Expression Training

    Advanced Subtle Expression Training

    $94.99

    Online Training

    Become a better communicator by recognizing facial expressions of lower intensity subtle expressions. Includes a pre-test, expression basics, 13 instructional and review videos, practice, post-test and certificate upon completion.

     

    Developed by renowned expert, Dr. David Matsumoto

     

    Description

    SubX™ will help you:

    • Read subtle expressions in others
    • Learn the difference between simple and complex expressions
    • Read partial facial expressions- even when part of the face is covered
    • See how others really feel and label it quickly and accurately

    Training is accessible for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 1 year through our training website. Simply purchase the training, create an account and register your product key that you receive via email. It’s that simple.

    SubX™ consists of:

    • A pre-test to baseline your ability to detect subtle expressions
    • 13 instructional videos that teach you the characteristics of complex vs simple expressions
    • A practice section with 70 images which features individuals representing all ages, genders and ethnicities
    • A post test to see how far you’ve come. Achieve over 80% and receive a certificate of completion. You can take the post test as many times as you’d like.

     

    Created by Dr. David Matsumoto and Dr. Hyi Sung Hwang, Humintell’s SubX Subtle Expression Training courses were originally funded by and developed for US government agencies.

    Subtle expressions are often very difficult to see because they’re of low intensity. Recent research suggests that the ability to detect subtle expressions may be especially important for detecting deception, or for just learning to see the signs of concealed emotions.

    SubX™  is our most advanced, comprehensive subtle expression training. This online training will teach you how to recognize subtle expressions – facial expressions of emotion of lower intensity that can occur as fast as 1/16th of a second. SubX™ will train you to detect subtle expressions that occur on the face at 1/10 of a second.

    Training is accessible for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 1 year through the training website. Simply purchase the training, create an account and register your product key that you receive via email. It’s that simple.

    MiX License Information

    Purchase of the online training allows you to access the training as many times as you like. (The pre-test can only be seen once). The online training is for individual use only and is governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the end user license agreement – the training cannot be used by multiple users or for commercial purposes.

    Specialized Training Services also offers group licenses for large organizations or groups. For more information, email us at info@specializedtraining.com.

    $94.99

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  • Aggression in the Workplace: Preventing and Managing High-Risk Behavior

    Aggression in the Workplace: Preventing and Managing High-Risk Behavior

    $24.99

    Violence in the workplace has risen to “epidemic” proportions according to the Centers of Disease Control. In this volume, Dr. Marc McElhaney, a specialist in workplace violence, presents a comprehensive guide that no manager can do without when having to prepare for these potentially dangerous and often disruptive events. These are situations that often seem to explode in the workplace without warning, when in fact, they have often long incubated outside the manager’s awareness. Utilizing a risk management approach that focuses on the process of how these situations evolve, as opposed to an oversimplified presentation of “profiles”, will provide the manager with the needed tools to prevent and effectively intervene, to ensure a safe and cost-effective resolution. This book takes a comprehensive view that covers the broad range of aggression control strategies that an organization can utilize, from the fundamental building blocks of a primary prevention program to specific techniques that the manager can use to defuse and stabilize situations that are already threatening to explode. In between, the author presents a step-by-step description of the assessment and intervention process that should occur when and if an organization is faced with a potentially dangerous set of circumstances. Specific high-risk situations, such as employee termination, are discussed in detail, along with strategies that Dr. McElhaney has found to be particularly effective when having to stabilize, control and ultimately ensure a safe and long-lasting conclusion. Utilizing an approach that combines his knowledge and experience from the fields of threat assessment, risk management, conflict resolution and crisis negotiation, the author focuses on an approach that not only addresses the organization’s immediate needs, but which also strives for a resolution and management plan that addresses long-term safety concerns.

    Marc McElhaney, PhD

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  • Behavioral Indicators of Mental State

    Behavioral Indicators of Mental State

    $169.95

    2-hour On-Demand Webinar

    Leverage state-of-the-art behavioral science about behavioral indicators that have been validly and reliably demonstrated as indicators of critical mental states. Presented by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, understanding body language and reading people well is a crucial skill for many professionals whose jobs require interviews, interrogations, and information collection and reaction elicitation of others.

    Topics covered include knowledge and skill development to identify various behavioral indicators of specific emotions, cognitions associated with words or verbal phrases, cognitive processes, and overall arousal. Participants learn to apply this knowledge base and skills in interviews and interrogations, and improve their abilities to gain insights about the mindsets of the interviewees by focusing on the world of nonverbal behavior evaluated in context against verbal output.

    Participants are also guided through a hypothesis-testing approach at thinking critically about how such evaluations are made, as well as learning the scientific bases of the behavioral indicators covered.

    Learning Objectives

    Participants in this course will be supported to:

    1. Identify meaningful behavioral indicators associated with specific emotions, cognitions, and cognitive processes (and distinguish them from less meaningful behavior) in order to:
    2. Gain insights about the personalities, mindsets, motivations, and intentions of interviewees
    3. Identify meaningful content areas of the interview to the interviewee
    4. Assess veracity from deception
    5. Identify suspicious behavior and hostile intent
    6. Apply practice applying their newfound knowledge and skills in a template that helps them understand what they identified
    7. Practice the newfound knowledge, skills, and template application in order to facilitate interviewing efficacy

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  • Body Language I: Reading People - The Big Picture

    Body Language I: Reading People – The Big Picture

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    What is body language and why is it so important? Learn the answer in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto.

    Dr. Matsumoto provides a brief overview of nonverbal communication and outlines the messages and functions of nonverbal behavior. Essential background information for interviewers at all levels.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    An overview of nonverbal communication

    What body language and nonverbal behavior are

    The messages and functions of nonverbal behavior

    What you can glean from reading body language

    In this 1 hour presentation, after a brief overview of nonverbal communication, Dr. Matsumoto explains how body language/nonverbal behavior fits into the bigger framework of reading people, focusing on the fact that there’s more to reading people than just body language and that behavioral traces such as smartphone data can give us insights into the personality of an individual.

    Dr. Matsumoto then explains more in detail his definition of what body language is and provides a basic framework for reading nonverbal behavior. There are many messages that are signaled by nonverbal behavior that are conveyed through various nonverbal channels such as face, hands, voice and whole body.

    Finally he explains what kinds of insights can be gleaned by reading body language or nonverbal behavior.

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  • Body Language II: Let’s Face It - The Face & Facial Expressions

    Body Language II: Let’s Face It – The Face & Facial Expressions

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    Why is emotional expression so special and important in communication? Learn why in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto. He provides the neuroanatomy and musculature of the face and explains the many, many things that faces do. Essential information for interviewers at all levels.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    • The neuroanatomy and musculature of the face
    • The many different things that faces do
    • Why emotion expression is so special and important

    In this one hour presentation, Dr. Matsumoto begins by explaining in the neuroanatomy and musculature of the face through illustrations and figures. He further explains how facial muscles are very special and how the neural circuitry of the brain affects emotion signaling.

    Dr. Matsumoto then addresses FACS coding, the function of facial expressions and his definition of emotions. He explains why emotions are so important and elements of the basic emotion system. He also briefly discusses microexpressions, what they are and why they occur.

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  • Body Language III: How about a Thumbs Up? All about the Gestures

    Body Language III: How about a Thumbs Up? All about the Gestures

    $79.99

    On-Demand Webinar

    What are gestures? What is the difference between illustrators and emblems? Learn the answers in this exclusive 1-hour recorded webinar led by world-renowned psychologist Dr. David Matsumoto. He explains what gestures, illustrators and emblems are and the different types of speech associated gestures.

    Description

    Presented by Dr. David Matsumoto, topics include:

    • About gestures
    • Different types of speech associated gestures
    • What illustrators and emblems are

    In this one hour presentation, Dr. Matsumoto explains what gestures are and the different types of speech associated gestures. Through various video examples from many cultures, Dr. Matsumoto demonstrates the difference between illustrators and emblems and why gestures are so important in overall communication.

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  • California Senate Bill 553

    California Senate Bill 553

    SB-553 Occupational safety: workplace violence: restraining orders and workplace violence prevention plan was signed into law in California in September, 2023.

    California Employers will need to be in compliance by July 1st, 2024. Expect other states to follow suit.

    Email info@SpecializedTraining.Com to find out how we can help you be in compliance with the law and protect your employees.

    See the text of the bill HERE

     

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  • Conducting Child Custody Evaluations

    Conducting Child Custody Evaluations

    $279.99

    Presenter: Marc Ackerman, PhD Live Seminar, San Jose, CA, October 2010

    20 hours (16 hours running time after editing to eliminate dead time)

    There are numerous considerations that go into child custody evaluations. A poorly conducted custody evaluation can have a damaging and long-lasting impact on the child. A successful evaluation promotes the best interests of the child, but arriving at that point can be difficult. In many custody matters, emotions run high, and the clinician may have to consider volatile issues such as domestic violence, parental alienation and/or allegations of sexual abuse. To arrive at the best possible outcome requires that the evaluator understand these and many other important dynamics and legal guidelines. Those who provide evaluations, whether from mental health, mediation or family/conciliation courts must have the requisite training to do them in a professional and competent manner.
    This three-day seminar provides focused training designed to give evaluators the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully conduct child custody evaluations. In addition to continuing education in one’s respective discipline, this program offers 20 hours of training which met the California Rules of Court- Rule 5.225 regarding the education, experience and training standards for court appointed child custody investigators and evaluators. The presentation is intended for both experienced and new evaluators.
    Seminar Content – Day 1
    Introductory Issues: Components of a Custody Evaluation, Maintaining Professional Neutrality and Objectivity, When to Seek Peer Consultation or Involvement of Additional Experts, Staying Current with Relevant Research and Literature, Bibliography of Excellent Resources
    Ethical Issues: Informed Consent, Mandatory Reporting, Confidentiality, Use of Data, Distinction among the Areas of Evaluation, Therapist vs. Mediator, Dual Relationships, Case Examples of Ethical Dilemmas
    How Divorce Affects Families: Psychological and Developmental Needs of Children, Relevant Research Regarding Family Dynamics, the Effect of Separation and Divorce on Children, Cultural, Religious and Gender Concerns
    Risk Management Issues: Two hours of risk management will be presented which should qualify a psychologist to receive a reduction in their malpractice insurance
    Seminar Content – Day 2
    Evaluation Issues: What Constitutes an Appropriate Evaluation?, Understanding Interview Techniques, Behavioral Observations, Obtaining Information from Collateral Sources Regarding General Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Problems with the Law, Medication Utilization and Physical Disabilities
    Psychological Tests: Administration, Scoring and Interpretation of Appropriate Psychological Instruments used in Custody Evaluations, Relevant Research Supporting the use of these Instruments (presented from both a psychologist and non-psychologist perspective). The issue of psychological testing will address the Daubert Standard and will examine what tests do and do not meet those standards
    Ackerman Meta Analysis: A presentation of the new meta-analysis conducted by Ackerman, et. al and Bow, et. al., which now ultimately defines the standard of practice for performing child custody evaluations
    Seminar Content – Day 3
    Special Issues: Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence, Relevant Research, Impact on Children, Family Code Section 3110.5 and 3118, Safety Issues
    Bonding Assessments: A new and important area of concern
    Recommendations: Measuring and Assessing Parenting Capacity for the Best Interest of the Children, Placement Schedules Focusing on Health, Safety and Welfare of Children, CA Laws regarding Custody and Placement, Evaluating what is in the Best Interest of the Children.
    How Reports Should be Written, What are Appropriate Recommendations?, How this Information is Disseminated to the Courts, Attorneys and other Parties
    Preparing for/Giving Court Testimony (Didactic Presentation-Role Playing, Mock Trial)
    Workshop Objectives
    Participants are supported to:
    • Identify the ethical considerations in child custody evaluations
    • Describe the standard of practice in child custody evaluations
    • List the various legal statutes which affect child custody evaluations
    • Identify the components of an appropriate child custody evaluation
    • Differentiate between real vs. fabricated allegations of abuse, domestic violence and alienation
    • Recognize the pitfalls of court reports and courtroom testimony

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  • Sale! CYBER VIOLENCE (coming soon - Pre-Order special pricing)

    CYBER VIOLENCE (coming soon – Pre-Order special pricing)

    Original price was: $899.95.Current price is: $699.00.

    Cyber Violence I and II together comprise an 18-module, on-demand training that offers fundamental and advanced instruction on conducting structured cyber threat assessment and management.  Leveraging the Cyber Pathway to Intended Violence, Cyber Violence provides a tactical framework for effectively assessing and managing threats of violence in the increasingly complex cyber environment.

    Cyber Violence 1 and Cyber Violence II will be sold individually upon release. Pre-Order both here for over $200.00 off.

    Presented by Cameron Malin and Kirk Kennedy

    Cyber Violence I: Fundamentals of the Cyber Pathway to Intended Violence (9 1-hour modules)

    Module 1: The Cyber Pathway to Intended Violence: Distinctions and Intersectionality with the traditional Pathway to Violence

    Module 2:  Motivation: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 3: Ideation: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 4: Conceptualization: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 5: Research and Planning: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 6: Preparation: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 7: Reconnaissance, Probing, and Breach: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 8: Attack: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

    Module 9: Post Attack: Artifacts, Behaviors & Possible Indicators

     

    Cyber Violence II: Applying the Cyber Pathway to Assessing and Managing Cyber Threats (9 1-hour modules)

    Module 1: Integrated Cyber/Behavioral Theat Assessment & Management Team Models

    Module 2: Case Study: Applying CPIV to Workplace Violence

    Module 3: Case Study: Applying CPIV to School-based Violence

    Module 4: Case Study: Applying CPIV to Targeted Violence Toward Houses of Worship

    Module 5: Case Study: Applying CPIV to Targeted Violence Toward Public Spaces

    Module 6: Case Study: Applying CPIV to Interpersonal Violence

    Module 7: Case Study: Applying CPIV to acts of Terrorism

    Module 8: Case Study: An Integrated Cyber-BTAM Case Study

    Module 9: Special Case: Applying CPIV to the Serial Offender

    More information about Continuing Education Credits is forthcoming

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  • Dark Personalities in the Workplace

    Dark Personalities in the Workplace

    $57.99

    Dark Personalities in the Workplace defines dark personalities, their prevalence in the workplace, and how they are best managed. The book brings together research in psychology and business to both profile these employees and impart best practices for businesses to manage them. Chapters explore narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy in a work context. Coverage includes common behaviors such as incivility, negative attitudes, counterproductive behavior and escalating to harassment, bullying, violence, and fraud. Practical advice is given on how to avoid hiring dark personalities, avoid promoting dark personalities, and how to perform investigations and interventions with dark personalities. With a background in forensic psychology and industrial/organizational psychology, Cynthia Mathieu provides a researched understanding to these personalities, case studies to better understand them, and practical tools and applied solutions for dealing with them.

    Cynthia Mathieu

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  • Sale! Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Adults

    Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Adults

    Original price was: $74.00.Current price is: $47.99.

    Evaluation for Risk of Violence in Adults (Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments), Kirk Heilbrun, 1st Edition, Paperback

    Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court.

    Volumes include the following helpful features:
    Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations
    Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls
    Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes
    Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference
    Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic

    In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.

    Product details

    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press
    • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2009
    • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Print length ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780199708666
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199708666
    • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments
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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 1: Forensic Linguistics 101

    Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 1: Forensic Linguistics 101

    $219.95

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This first module of two, Forensic Linguistics 101, is divided into three segments: the introductory part asks the audience to conduct forensic transcriptions of handwritten, typewritten and recorded language evidence to develop the skill of accurate observations. The following sections provide an overview of forensic authorship analysis and linguistic variation, with hands-on exercises comprised of different types of corroborations for the viewers.

    This is the NON-CE Version (Video Only; no certificate). To purchase the Continuing Education version (with exam and certificate) or if you need a certificate for your employer, CLICK HERE

    Purchase Both Modules at One Time, Receive 25% Off with Discount Code: Kupper

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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 1: Forensic Linguistics 101 (3.5 Continue Education Hours/Units)

    Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 1: Forensic Linguistics 101 (3.5 Continue Education Hours/Units)

    $249.99

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This first module of two, Forensic Linguistics 101, is divided into three segments: the introductory part asks the audience to conduct forensic transcriptions of handwritten, typewritten and recorded language evidence to develop the skill of accurate observations. The following sections provide an overview of forensic authorship analysis and linguistic variation, with hands-on exercises comprised of different types of corroborations for the viewers.

    This has been approved for 3.5 APA, SHRM, or ASIS Continuing Education hours/credits.



    Specialized Training Services is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Specialized Training Services maintains responsibility for this program and its content. AI was not used in the development of this program or any of its content.

    Specialized Training Services, Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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  • Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 2: Tactical Linguistics

    Forensic & Tactical Linguistics Module 2: Tactical Linguistics

    $269.95

    On-Demand Video Training

    Presented by Julia Kupper

    This interactive workshop introduces the fields of Forensic and Tactical Linguistics. Participants have the opportunity to learn about diverse methodologies and apply their knowledge to a variety of language evidence. This includes written and spoken corroborations from international cases and interdisciplinary research in the form of targeted violence manifestos and live-streams, threatening letters, ransom demands, bomb threats, suicide notes, text messages and confessions.

    This second module of two, Tactical Linguistics, focuses on linguistic threat analyses and illustrates several techniques that can assist in examining concerning communications. This entails detailed discussions and exercises on leakage, imminent threats and targeted violence communications. The final segment presents findings of a pilot study that analyzed the online and offline behaviors of three lone-actor terrorists prior to their attacks, including their language evidence.

    This is the NON-CE Version (Video Only; no certificate). To purchase the Continuing Education version (with exam and certificate) or if you need a certificate for your employer, CLICK HERE

    Purchase Both Modules at One Time, Receive 25% Off with Discount Code: Kupper

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