Conditioned Victim? Your Choice

Conditioned Victim? Offers the reader practical, simple and in most cases either free or affordable ways in which ordinary law-abiding citizens can protect themselves from an often violent, crime-ridden society. The book has been written and published by CCI (Community Driven Crime Prevention Initiative) and is a laudable fundraiser for projects aimed at protecting individuals and communities from the crime wave that threatens to engulf us all. Although not specifically written for rural protection it is as vitally relevant to the isolated farmer as it is to the urban apartment-dweller.

The very valid principles espoused in the book are based on the “ADD” Concept – “Avoid- Discourage - Defend”, with avoidance of trouble taking pride of place, as well it should. A number of features distinguish this book from the myriad offerings of the genre. Firstly, it is jointly written by a scientist from a scientific perspective and a veteran community crime-prevention Operative, with input from two Criminal Psychology professors to establish efficacy, by and largely avoiding the pitfalls of emotionalism. Whilst reading scientific papers can be as exciting as watching paint dry, in this case the authors have managed, by the use of down-to-earth homespun wisdom and wit, to produce a highly useful and very readable manual of self-preservation.

Secondly the book does not glorify it’s author as some gung-ho special-forces type who would have us spend sixteen hours a day preparing for Armageddon but instead portrays him as an average Joe who refuses to submit to the tyranny of crime.

Thirdly, the book reinforces the reality that self-defence, including the legal use of firearms, is an inalienable right and one that should be fully exercised if avoidance and discouragement have failed. A delightful word that has been coined for use in this book is that of “protectist” whom the authors describe as a person who refuses to be a victim and is prepared to protect themselves and their family when necessary.

This book deserves as wide an audience as possible and fortunately the publishers have now at last extended, updated and upgraded the original 2002 soft-cover version released solely in South Africa to make it available in various eBook formats at a realistic price to ensure that a potentially life-saving tool finds a place on a modern device for handy reference. Download one for yourself, one for your wife then five others for friends & neighbours that you would like to see growing older with you. Be prepared.

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Conditioned Victim? Your Choice

Conditioned Victim? Offers the reader practical, simple and in most cases either free or affordable ways in which ordinary law-abiding citizens can protect themselves from an often violent, crime-ridden society. The book has been written and published by CCI (Community Driven Crime Prevention Initiative) and is a laudable fundraiser for projects aimed at protecting individuals and communities from the crime wave that threatens to engulf us all. Although not specifically written for rural protection it is as vitally relevant to the isolated farmer as it is to the urban apartment-dweller.

The very valid principles espoused in the book are based on the “ADD” Concept – “Avoid- Discourage - Defend”, with avoidance of trouble taking pride of place, as well it should. A number of features distinguish this book from the myriad offerings of the genre. Firstly, it is jointly written by a scientist from a scientific perspective and a veteran community crime-prevention Operative, with input from two Criminal Psychology professors to establish efficacy, by and largely avoiding the pitfalls of emotionalism. Whilst reading scientific papers can be as exciting as watching paint dry, in this case the authors have managed, by the use of down-to-earth homespun wisdom and wit, to produce a highly useful and very readable manual of self-preservation.

Secondly the book does not glorify it’s author as some gung-ho special-forces type who would have us spend sixteen hours a day preparing for Armageddon but instead portrays him as an average Joe who refuses to submit to the tyranny of crime.

Thirdly, the book reinforces the reality that self-defence, including the legal use of firearms, is an inalienable right and one that should be fully exercised if avoidance and discouragement have failed. A delightful word that has been coined for use in this book is that of “protectist” whom the authors describe as a person who refuses to be a victim and is prepared to protect themselves and their family when necessary.

This book deserves as wide an audience as possible and fortunately the publishers have now at last extended, updated and upgraded the original 2002 soft-cover version released solely in South Africa to make it available in various eBook formats at a realistic price to ensure that a potentially life-saving tool finds a place on a modern device for handy reference. Download one for yourself, one for your wife then five others for friends & neighbours that you would like to see growing older with you. Be prepared.

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Conditioned Victim? Offers the reader practical, simple and in most cases either free or affordable ways in which ordinary law-abiding citizens can protect themselves from an often violent, crime-ridden society. The book has been written and published by CCI (Community Driven Crime Prevention Initiative) and is a laudable fundraiser for projects aimed at protecting individuals and communities from the crime wave that threatens to engulf us all. Although not specifically written for rural protection it is as vitally relevant to the isolated farmer as it is to the urban apartment-dweller.

The very valid principles espoused in the book are based on the “ADD” Concept – “Avoid- Discourage - Defend”, with avoidance of trouble taking pride of place, as well it should. A number of features distinguish this book from the myriad offerings of the genre. Firstly, it is jointly written by a scientist from a scientific perspective and a veteran community crime-prevention Operative, with input from two Criminal Psychology professors to establish efficacy, by and largely avoiding the pitfalls of emotionalism. Whilst reading scientific papers can be as exciting as watching paint dry, in this case the authors have managed, by the use of down-to-earth homespun wisdom and wit, to produce a highly useful and very readable manual of self-preservation.

Secondly the book does not glorify it’s author as some gung-ho special-forces type who would have us spend sixteen hours a day preparing for Armageddon but instead portrays him as an average Joe who refuses to submit to the tyranny of crime.

Thirdly, the book reinforces the reality that self-defence, including the legal use of firearms, is an inalienable right and one that should be fully exercised if avoidance and discouragement have failed. A delightful word that has been coined for use in this book is that of “protectist” whom the authors describe as a person who refuses to be a victim and is prepared to protect themselves and their family when necessary.

This book deserves as wide an audience as possible and fortunately the publishers have now at last extended, updated and upgraded the original 2002 soft-cover version released solely in South Africa to make it available in various eBook formats at a realistic price to ensure that a potentially life-saving tool finds a place on a modern device for handy reference. Download one for yourself, one for your wife then five others for friends & neighbours that you would like to see growing older with you. Be prepared.


Product Details

BN ID: 2940046365023
Publisher: Martin Hedington
Publication date: 10/23/2014
Sold by: Smashwords
Format: eBook
File size: 411 KB

About the Author

Born 1951 to a Navy Warrant Officer, started apprenticeship as a fitter & turner at 15 but by 16 joined the Navy as a technical apprentice. Exiting the RN in '78 found the best jobs were for salespeople so joined Liberty Life UK & within 3 years graduated to Training Manager. Returning to electronics in '84, qualified with City & Guilds. Emigrated to South Africa in '85 mastering Inventory & Stock control procedures for electronic sales at STC in Boksburg. From the late 80's started Police Reservist duties, Community Police Forum, Sector Crime Forum, Neighbourhood Watch and Enclosed Suburb Groups.1998 experienced a near death serious M/C accident but within 2 yrs fired the wheelchair and worked on Conditioned Victim (v1; softcover) with Dr R Wesson. Published in late 2002 to general acclaim and interest. 2004 qualified as a security officer and joined CMS in Benoni to preach the gospel of Precinct Philosophy, (PP is similar to road-closure just without boom-gates.) Formed the Security Company 'Outriders' in 2009 offering armed escorts for transport companies carrying high value loads; (Cell phones, laptops etc). Changed to training in 2012 once it became apparent that over half of truck-hijackers were either cops, or people dressed as cops. Security Training proved a bust as few employers seem to care about training, most 'trainers' are simply 'selling' PSIRA qualifications. Repatriated to the UK to retire gracefully in 2013 but quit in 6 weeks. Returned to SA and commenced 'Conditioned' eBook version late 2013 thanks mainly to Smashwords.


Richard J Wesson is an accredited instructor in law-enforcement tactics and private defence. Academically he is qualified as an Earth Scientist. Wesson combines these abilities to undertake criminological research into the most effective means that ordinary people use to protect themselves from violent attack. He has presented various papers to the SA Parliamentary Committee for Safety & Security. He has also produced articles on solutions for the awful scourge of domestic violence. He has travelled in most of the countries in the SADC region and has lived in Jo'burg since 1991.

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