National Hostage Survival Training Center Opens Doors

Led by Randy Spivey, who managed the hostage survival training programs in the Department of Defense from 1997-2002, the Center features a world-class faculty with expertise in crisis prevention, crisis management, and crisis recovery.

Spivey, President of RS Consulting, which founded and operates the Center, explained, "All training at the Center is based in real-world experience and emphasizes hands-on practice. Cutting-edge psychological advances in survival skills and strategies are core components of our training."

Spivey also noted that the Center's training material is consistent with guidance from the State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security.

RS Consulting currently provides hostage survival training to the U.S. Congress, State Department, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Department of Justice and numerous regional law enforcement agencies and corporations.

Topics covered in the National Hostage Survival Training Center curriculum include:

Understanding the Threat of Abduction in Today's Environment
Imperative Rules for Safe Travel in Foreign Countries
Detecting Surveillance and Countering it
Goals and Motivations of a Hostage Taker
Five Keys to Surviving a Hostage Situation
Skills for Coping with Isolation in a Hostage Environment
Five Topics to Avoid Discussing with a Hostage Taker
The Critical Role a Hostage Plays in the Negotiation Process
Role of a Hostage's Family
Dealing with Demands for Ransom
Interfacing with U.S. Government Agencies
Critical Considerations when Assessing the Possibility of Escape
What to do During a Rescue Attempt
How to Reintegrate Successfully Following a Hostage Detention

These topics are featured in live training seminars across the country. Seminars are designed for a number of at-risk target audiences, including corporate leadership, federal and state officials and policymakers, international travelers, journalists, humanitarian workers, and spouses of any of these participants.

Spivey commented, "We proactively save lives through crisis prevention education and training, but we are there with crisis management and recovery when our clients need us. Ultimately, we are here to help out clients save lives, save money, and save face."

For additional information on the Center's training, client testimonials, or to sign up for the Center's newsletter, visit the National Hostage Survival Training Center's website.