Workplace Violence Prevention Program

A survey by Northwestern National Life Insurance revealed that 25 percent of people feel that their job is the leading cause of stress in their lives. Add to this the fact that Americans spend the majority of their day at the workplace and you've got a formula for workplace violence. It goes without saying that every place of business should have a solid workplace violence prevention program to deter violence. 

The consequences of not having a workplace violence prevention program can be more severe. Every week in America, 17 people are murdered while at work and another 33,000 are assaulted. While no workplace violence prevention program will stop all incidents of violence, having a workplace violence prevention program greatly reduces the odds. What's more, an organization that implements a proven workplace violence prevention program, such as that offered by AGI, will be better able to defend itself in court should an unfortunate event occur.

The Academy Group's workplace violence prevention program covers topics such as:

· Recognizing the red flags of violent behavior, understanding the patterns of violence and identifying concerns before they become serious problems.

· Reporting and recording threats in a system that allows employees to report problems without fear of repercussions. 

· Threat assessment methods in which staff distinguish between talk and potential violence, and are taught to know when to assign additional resources to a situation.

· Diffusing potentially violent situations, knowing when people are afraid or feel like they are being cornered or accused, and learning how to diffuse a situation.