The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend Strategy, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. The course is designed to provide all civilians with knowledge that will empower and instill confidence to survive an active shooter attack whether at work, church, movie theater or anywhere else they may be. It is not intended to frighten, but to empower and strengthen the ability to survive. Avoid Deny Defend TM is designed as an awareness tool that will empower and instill confidence to civilians of all ages and abilities, helping them understand that What you Do Matters TM in an active shooter event.