Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence

Book excerpt: Although workplace violence cannot be eradicated, employers can take steps to prevent the likelihood of a violent incident, and to better manage the aftermath if one does occur. This book is a practical guide for those charged with addressing workplace violence concerns either on behalf of their employer or their client. The contributing authors represent a variety of experiences and opinions, including mental health clinicians, security experts, workplace safety researchers and practitioners, and lawyers and provide valuable information and advice on: The problem of workplace violence and the different forms it takes, The underlying psychological factors that may prompt someone to act out violently, Potential legal issues, such as employer liability or due process rights of public employees, Tools available to employers to avert or reduce the likelihood of an incident. Book jacket.