Workplace Violence Reference Library

Top : Workplace Violence - Violence and abuse is becoming more common and more extreme within the context of performance appraisal and employee reviews. Learn a bit more about workplace violence from this collection of articles.

Domestic Violence Is a Workplace Problem

By Christina Morfeld - This article provides tips for dealing with an employee that you suspect is involved in an abusive relationship, strategies for creating a supportive work environment, and resources for victims, managers, and co-workers. (Added: 14-Sep-2002 Hits: 794 )

GUIDELINES FOR WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS

By NSI - Violence in the health care industry is endemic. Although it is increasing in severity and frequency, violence against employees in areas such as psychiatric facilities, community mental health clinics, infirmaries in corrections departments, pharmacies and community care facilities has been a serious problem for many years. (Added: 21-Feb-2001 Hits: 1660 )

It's None of Our Business: When Domestic Violence Comes to Work

By Joni Johnston - As an HR professional, very troubling situations like domestic violence can land on your desk. It's none of your business, it's not your job, but there it is. You need to make some response and that's where Joni Johnston's article is of such help. (Added: 17-Jan-2002 Hits: 860 )

Keeping The Lid On - Preventing Workplace Violence

By NA - Is your company as well prepared as Xerox? Do you have policies and procedures in place to prevent workplace violence? Do your managers and employees know what to do if workplace violence occurs? (Added: 23-Sep-2001 Hits: 1039 )

Plain Talk For Paintful Times

By Eileen McDargh - In the aftermath of September 11, 2001 we need to reexamine our relationships and the way we treat others in the world. (Added: 13-Sep-2001 Hits: 607 )

VERBAL VIOLENCE : When Words Wound

By Debra Littlejohn Shinder - Have you ever been wounded by words? I have, and most of you who are reading this probably have, too. As children, you might have recited the familiar rythme: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me." Even then, you probably sensed that it wasn't true. (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 626 )

Violence In The Workplace - NIOSH

By NIOSH - This document reviews what is known about fatal and nonfatal violence in the workplace to determine the focus needed for prevention and research. The document also summarizes issues to be addressed when dealing with workplace violence in various settings such as offices, factories, warehouses, hospitals, convenience stores, and taxicabs. (Added: 23-Nov-2000 Hits: 725 )