Workplace Violence (From National Victim Assistance Academy, P 22.5.1 - 22.5.21, 2000, Anne Seymour, Morna Murray, eds. et al., -- See NCJ 184052)

• NCJ Number: 184082
• Author(s): Trudy Gregorie; Harvey Wallace
• Date Published: 2000
• Length: 21 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
• Sale Source: NCJRS Photocopy Services; OVC Resource Ctr
• Publication Series: OVC Others
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This chapter examines workplace violence and what can be done to assist and support victims.

Abstract

Each year between 1992 and 1996, U.S. residents experienced more than 2 million victimizations while working or on duty, including more than 1,000 homicides. Workplace violence can have devastating effects on organizational productivity and on employees’ quality of life. Serious consideration must be given to what can be done by employers, supervisors, employees and communities to provide assistance and support to victims of workplace violence. Information exchange, identification of effective responses and training are required to improve the capacity and preparedness of American workplaces and victim services. The chapter identifies types of workplace violence, occupations with the highest rates of workplace violence per 1,000 workers and 10 factors that may increase a worker’s risk for workplace assault. In addition, it discusses the scope of American workplace violence, workplace violence and bank robbery, domestic violence as a workplace issue, workplace violence in correctional settings, and effective strategies and interventions.