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PAX Joins ASIS International on Chicago Violence Prevention Efforts

Navigating Crisis and Conflict Phil Andrew is Principal of PAX Group, a crisis and conflict management consultancy dedicated to helping leaders and organizations navigate dynamic environments. PAX group values people and relationships and believes that listening and engagement are the foundations of a resilient, healthy, and efficient organization. Phil was previously the Director of Violence…

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PAX Group Joins World Renown Negotiators for NegotiCON 2024

Negotiation with authentic information (AI?), perception and relationships How to manage conflicts creatively to build strong leadership Prague | 19th – 21st April 2024 We all negotiate 2-7 times a day, whether we realise it or not. Nevertheless, it is not very frequent that somebody would have their job title as a “Negotiator” in the…

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Lessons Learned for Threat Assessment Teams: University of Arizona Case Study

Phil Andrew is Principal of PAX Group and has over 21 years of experience as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He’s served throughout the Midwest, New York and overseas with expertise in crisis negotiation, undercover work, counterterrorism, national security, violence prevention, crimes against children, and social media. He has deployed…

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Family Action Network and PAX Group Support Teen VP Conversation

Phil Andrew DIRECTOR OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE, ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Phil Andrew leads the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Violence Prevention Initiatives, where he is responsible for all aspects of safety, programs, and partnership. He is also the Principal of PAX Group, a risk preparation, crisis, and conflict resolution agency that enables organizations to maintain confidence, build…

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UArizona President on PAX Report and Campus Safety Recommendations

Dear Students and Colleagues, Almost five months ago, the University of Arizona community suffered a profound loss with the tragic death of Professor Thomas Meixner, Chair of our Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. Our thoughts continue to be with Dr. Meixner’s wife, Kathleen, their children, Sean and Brendan, his colleagues both here in Arizona…

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Parenting 4 Non-Violence Honors Phil Andrew with Prusuit of Peace Award

Parenting 4 Non-Violence (P4NV) will honor Phil Andrew of Wilmette with the Pursuit of Peace Award at their 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser Sunday, June 11. The event will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at St. Ignatius College Prep – 1076 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Participants can purchase tickets or donate at bit.ly/P4NVANNIVERSARY…

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Compassion is an Elixir that can Improve Public Safety

As law enforcement evolves to meet today’s public safety challenges, compassion is emerging as a key to greater inclusion and performance.

A growing body of research and leading experts in workplace culture and policing indicate compassion is critical to recruitment, retention and resilience among officers. A compassionate culture also is vital to attracting and retaining female officers and leaders. According to workplace experience firm Great Place to Work, women are 2.5 times more likely than men to want their workplace to be compassionate.

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