Horizontal Violence – the problem within
Horizontal violence means violence from within the family. Ensure your workplace violence program addresses inside threats.
Horizontal violence means violence from within the family. Ensure your workplace violence program addresses inside threats.
HR entities should be at the tip of the spear for workplace violence prevention programs. Unfortunately, some HR professionals may not be academically prepared to address modern workplace violence issues.
Attacks or violent behavior are usually preceded by threatening communications. It is important that entities implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan to assess threats and take early action.
If your facility is a soft target, take action to reduce your vulnerability and enhance your capabilities. Begin by developing a first name relationship with local law enforcement, and stakeholders. Take advantage of the open source security information available from the Department of Homeland Security.