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Parents: Prepare them
for the world, before they step into it

As parents, nothing weighs heavier on our hearts than the safety of our children. In a world filled with uncertainty, whether they’re walking alone at night, traveling to unfamiliar places, or navigating social situations there will be moments when they are vulnerable. We can’t always be there to protect them, but we can ask: Have we prepared them?

Don’t just hope they’ll be safe; the greatest gift we can give them is the ability to protect themselves. Our programs focus on proven, preventative strategies that empower individuals to take control of their safety in any environment.

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Empower Academy's New
Online Programs

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5 Star Rating on
course curriculum

'Be the Hard Target'
Online Workshop

Developed by elite professionals, this workshop teaches proven, preventative strategies that help individuals become hard targets—prepared, alert, and capable.Whether for college students, young professionals, or anyone stepping into independence, the Empower Workshop is a game-changing investment in personal safety and peace of mind.

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Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention

COMING SOON

The Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Course is a focused, real-world training designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to recognize, avoid, and disrupt trafficking tactics. this course teaches how traffickers identify and target victims, the psychological and environmental methods they use, and how to detect early warning signs. This is not theory—it’s practical, actionable training that saves lives.

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Empower 101
Course - Online

 

The Empower 101 Course is a comprehensive, real-world safety training program designed to equip individuals with the critical skills needed to recognize, avoid, and respond to threats before they escalate. Through 14 engaging modules, participants will master the core principles of situational awareness, analytical thinking, target prevention, and environmental threat recognition. This course is the next step for anyone who wants to go beyond awareness and build the mindset of a hard target—prepared, capable, and empowered.

COMING SOON

Our Curriculum = Empowerment

The Empower Curriculum is designed to sharpen your situational awareness and adopt an analytical mindset. Learn to recognize threats before they happen, decode body language, safeguard your digital footprint, and make proactive decisions under stress. Below is what drives our courses.

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Situational Awareness (Advanced)

  • Deliberately tune in to your environment

  • Spotting behavioral anomalies and environmental threats

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Safeguarding Social Media & Digital Presence

  • Reducing risk online

  • Avoiding oversharing and digital targeting

  • Cyber Targeting

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Stress Management & 

Decision Making

  • Reducing risk online

  • Avoiding oversharing and digital targeting

  • Cyber Targeting

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Mastering an Analytical Mindset 

  • Reading patterns and predicting potential danger

  • Inductive Thinking

  • Logical Reasoning

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Conflict Recognition & De-escalation

  • How to avoid and manage confrontation

  • Using words, presence, and positioning to regain control

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Vetting and Assessing People & Situations

  • Quickly assess intent and behavior

  • Techniques and tools to vet new acquaintances or environments for red flags

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Reading Non-Verbal Body Language

  • Identifying pre-attack indicators

  • Understanding facial expressions, body posture, and eye behavior

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High-Threat Areas

  • Identifying Choke Points and Channelization

  • Movement through these areas

  • Transition Spaces

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Target

Prevention

  • Surveillance Detection

  • Strategies that project strength and reduce vulnerability

  • ​how predators select targets and how to disrupt that process

Recent News

On the anniversary of the tragic loss of an incredible young woman Laken Riley, Empower Academy traveled to the University of Georgia. Students eager to learn how they could prevent victimization and manage their own personal safety. 

Learn more about Empower Academy Workshops

Making Headlines!

Bay Life newspaper features Empower Academy

Empower Academy is truly honored to be featured in the Bay Life Newspaper. It’s an incredible milestone that reflects the impact of our mission and the strength of our growing reputation. We're proud that our preventative curriculum is gaining recognition—not just as valuable education, but as a life-saving resource that’s empowering individuals to take control of their safety and future.

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Traveling Abroad?

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Empower Academy offers specialized training for individuals traveling abroad, focusing on situational awareness and cultivating an analytical mindset to enhance safety and security. The program equips travelers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate unfamiliar environments confidently, ensuring they are well-prepared to recognize and mitigate potential threats. By emphasizing proactive awareness and decision-making, Empower Academy helps travelers reduce the risk of victimization, enabling them to enjoy their international experiences with greater peace of mind and preparedness.

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TeamTrek Podcast

Hosted by:
Ryan Reeves

The founder of Empower Academy addresses critical issues impacting our community, such as veteran suicide and the long-standing crisis of sexual assault and rape, along with solutions for both.

Meet our founder and learn more about why we do what we do

TeamTrek Podcast
Thank you Matthew and to your team! What an important workshop and such valuable tools that saves lives. And what a great group of amazing and engaging UGA students today. Can't tell you how grateful I am that these young people have this new skills set. What you and your team are doing for campus safety is extraordinary. This needs to spread to other campuses.

SAFEDATHENS, GA

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DID YOU KNOW?

Statistics from colleges across the United States reveal that 26.4% of female students experience rape or sexual assault involving physical force, violence, or incapacitation, and 5.8% of students have been victims of stalking. While these figures are alarming, the actual numbers are likely much higher, as it's estimated that only 20% of such incidents are reported.

The Hunting Ground is a 2015 American documentary film about the incidence of sexual assault on college campuses in the United States and the reported failure of college administrations to deal with it adequately. Written and directed by Kirby Dick and produced by Amy Ziering

Shop Empower Academy

Empower Academy has partnered with Fearless Futures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sponsoring young women for the Empower 101 Course. Every purchase from the EA store directly supports these deserving women, helping to provide them with invaluable training and opportunities.

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