Workplace violence is defined as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at work. It can range from threats, bullying, …
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), (1996) defines workplace violence is defined as “violent acts, including physical assaults and threats of assault, directed toward persons at …
Active listening skills are useful in all aspects of social interaction, they help convey to the other person we are actively engaged, we care, and we are listening. They are …
Although workplace violence can happen to anyone, some occupations have higher rates of violence. According to the Office for Victims of Crime (2018)[1], the top 6 most dangerous occupations are: …
Workplace violence refers to any incident involving threats or acts of physical violence, harassment, intimidation or any other threatening disruptive behavior occurring at the workplace. It can affect and involve …
For those who are employed in the challenging field of medical, mental health or corrections, dealing with direct care clients often is a reactionary experience. It is difficult to …
Although workplace sexual violence can occur in any industry, female employees in the hospitality industry are constant targets of sexual harassment and assault. A recent survey of women working in …
In recent years active shooter incidents in schools K-12 have relentlessly traumatized the American public leaving behind hundreds of senseless deaths, horrible injuries and deep psychological wounds. An active shooter …
The Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) released a report examining 41 incidents of targeted school violence that occurred at K-12 schools between 2008 and 2017. Such incidents included …
Bullying in the nursing profession is a serious and widespread problem, but what is it exactly? When it occurs at the workplace, bullying is defined as the recurrent and persistent …
