What is the secondary goal of verbal Judo?

• A. To de-escalate threats.
• B. To promote community outreach.
• C. To train in self-defense.
• D. Officer safety, enhance professionalism, increase efficiency, decrease vicarious liability, court power/articulation.

Answer: (D)

Verbal Judo aims to obtain voluntary compliance through respectful, controlled communication, so you can resolve situations with as little force as possible. The secondary goals support that aim by focusing on safety, professionalism, efficiency, and accountability: officer safety, enhanced professionalism, increased efficiency in handling incidents, reduced vicarious liability, and the ability to articulate actions clearly in court. Together, these outcomes help ensure that when verbal skills work, the incident is safer for everyone and easier to defend later.

The other choices reflect activities that are not the secondary aims: de-escalation is a primary objective, while self-defense training and community outreach aren’t the focus of Verbal Judo’s secondary goals.