Introduction to Workplace Violence

The issue of workplace violence is a far reaching and pervasive concern in any workplace, regardless of the size or sector of the organization.

From suggestive jokes on the corporate e-mail to horrific multiple homicides committed mercilessly and violently in front of multiple witnesses, the potential for an incident of workplace violence occurring on the job is a concern for risk managers, human resources personnel and supervisors. The problem is so large and the potential so high, how can any organization realistically hope to minimize its exposure?

Understanding the Dynamics of Violence in the Workplace has been designed specifically for those individuals or groups whose task it is to develop and operationalize an effective Workplace Violence prevention policy and program. The challenges, obstacles and hurdles which one may encounter in accomplishing this task, regardless of the size of the organization, have been examined and accounted for in this course and useful tools and practical exercises needed to assist the student in thoughtfully handling an assignment of this size have been provided.

By investing the time to complete this study, students will come away from this course with a more thorough understanding of the dynamics of workplace violence and many useful resources that will assist them in developing and customizing their own workplace violence prevention program with confidence.

You can take this course on line free of charge at Southeastern Public Safety Institute (SEPSI) of St. Petersburg College in St. Petersburg, Florida.

http://www.spcollege.edu/ Follow links to SEPSI