De-escalation Action Guide


December 30, 2025

What if the best way to stop conflict is before it starts? The CISA De-Escalation Action Guide highlights how recognizing warning signs, responding calmly, and communicating with empathy can help prevent potentially violent situations from escalating. Through a simple framework of recognizing, assessing, de-escalating, and reporting concerns, the guide emphasizes that safety starts with awareness and action

AUTHOR / CONTRIBUTOR

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)