Which is NOT considered a method of de-escalation?

The choice of "Advance and confront" is not considered a method of de-escalation because it involves a direct and aggressive approach to managing a situation. De-escalation strategies are designed to reduce tension and prevent violence by engaging with individuals in a manner that promotes calm and encourages cooperation. Approaches like verbal warnings serve to communicate clearly and provide individuals the opportunity to comply without confrontation, while a show of force may be used to assert control without escalating the situation to violence. Similarly, riot control agents are used in situations of unrest to manage crowds but can escalate the situation further rather than calm it down. In contrast, advancing and confronting individuals typically leads to increased hostility and does not contribute to de-escalating a potentially volatile situation.