Media coverage of workplace violence often misrepresents the scale and nature of the issue. While dramatic incidents grab headlines, most workplace violence involves less publicized but equally concerning behaviors like threats, harassment, or intimidation. Recognizing the importance of workplace violence prevention strategies is essential. A sound prevention plan is the most effective and cost-efficient way to address this issue. Types of Workplace Violence Understanding the types of workplace violence is a key part of implementing workplace violence prevention strategies: Criminal: The perpetrator has no legitimate relationship with the business and commits a crime alongside the violence (e.g., robbery, trespassing). Customer or Client: The perpetrator has…
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