Are you or someone you know in a potentially dangerous situation? MOSAIC, a free online assessment tool, could be a lifesaver. This tool, developed by Gavin de Becker, author of "The Gift of Fear," and featured on Oprah, is used by large corporations and the Secret Service to evaluate high-risk situations.

MOSAIC is designed to help individuals objectively evaluate threats, particularly in cases of dangerous relationships, stalking, or workplace concerns. The assessment, comprised of 46 questions, provides a score on a scale of 1 to 10, indicating the potential level of danger, including the risk of homicide.

"According to security expert Gavin de Becker, a woman dies every four hours in the United States at the hands of her boyfriend or spouse. Gavin also says these crimes are often predictable and preventable. To combat domestic violence, Gavin has developed a potentially lifesaving tool called MOSAIC. This online assessment is free and protects the user’s identity

Anyone—the victim or concerned loved ones—can log onto the website and answer 46 questions to determine how much of a threat an abuser poses to an individual or family. “MOSAIC expresses its results on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the most likely to escalate—including homicide,” Gavin says. The technology is based on similar programs used to protect congressmen and Supreme Court justices. “It takes the factors of a situation and breaks them down and then sees all these pieces of the puzzle and puts it back together in a way that, in a domestic violence situation, a woman can see the picture for the first time.”

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The MOSAIC Method, much like a doctor's diagnosis, breaks down a situation into its individual components. By considering expert opinion, research, and past cases, it helps users see the bigger picture and understand the potential risks they face. This tool is especially valuable for those in domestic violence situations, offering a way to assess the threat level and take appropriate action.

If you're concerned about your safety or the safety of someone you know, consider using the MOSAIC Method. It's free, confidential, and could provide the clarity needed to make life-saving decisions. Remember, knowledge is power, and understanding the risks you face is the first step towards a safer future.

Preventing Targeted Violence: Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center by U.S. Secret Service