Each individual is precious. We have Zero tolerance for violence in our programs and trainings. We choose to teach skills that effectively control violent behaviors and actions that threaten oneself or others. Self defense is Safety. It is not only defending your own person. It is also saving another person from their own actions. Safety First.

We understand that communication is the key to resolving conflicts. Because of this, we emphasize the verbal and non-verbal aspects of communication at at all of our trainings. It is important to maximize our communication skills. The combination of communication skills and physical skills is taught to ensure a safer environment to better serve the clients in our care.

Matthew Cooper, the Master Instructor of the Positive Control Systems programs, provides staff and Instructor level trainings that are customized to the needs of your school or facility. He and his instructors provide live hands-on instruction to line staff as well as training individual staff members to become certified Instructors in the Positive Control Systems programs.

The Positive Control Systems program has served the Troubled Youth Industry since 1994. Over the years, we have spent thousands of hours teaching these skills to both State and Private facilities and programs across the United States and Costa Rica. Our systems are taught in Wilderness programs, Residential treatment, Lock Down programs, Mental Health programs and more. Our systems work.