Additional Resources

If you would like more information about workplace violence, or how intimate partner violence affects the workplace, here are some websites with more information:

The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence

The Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence is a leading force in the fight against domestic violence. It is the only national organization of its kind founded by business leaders and focused on the workplace. Includes information about...

NOTE: All of these links may be found here: http://www.caepv.org/getinfo/articles.php

OSHA Fact Sheet on Workplace Violence:

What is workplace violence?

Workplace violence is violence or the threat of violence against workers. It can occur at or outside the workplace and can range from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and homicide, one of the leading causes of job-related deaths. However it manifests itself, workplace violence is a growing concern for employers and employees nationwide...
http://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-workplace-violence.pdf

National Victim Assistance Academy

For information, including:

  • The scope and nature of workplace violence occurring in the United States today.
  • The impact and emotional consequences of workplace violence on direct and indirect victims, including co-workers, supervisors, employers, and the community as a whole.
  • Employers' responsibilities in addressing workplace violence and implementing preventive measures.
  • Workplace violence and bank robbery.
  • Domestic violence as a workplace issue.
  • Workplace violence in correctional settings.
  • Effective strategies and interventions that can make the workplace safer and more responsive to employee-victims.

http://www.ojp.gov/ovc/assist/nvaa2002/chapter22_5.html

Joint Programme on workplace violence in the health sector

Workplace Violence in the Health Sector

The International Labour Office (ILO), the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Public Services International (PSI) launched in 2000 a Joint Programme to develop sound policies and practical approaches for the prevention and elimination of violence in the health sector.

http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/
activities/workplace/en/

Nursing World - Workplace Violence in Health Care: Recognized But Not Regulated

This box is taken from
http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/
OJIN/TableofContents/Volume92004/No3Sept04/ViolenceinHealthCare.aspx

Box 4. Workplace Violence Resources
  1. OSHA's on-line Hospital e-tool on Workplace Violence - Workplace Violence E-Tool. This e-tool is an excellent comprehensive approach to violence prevention for hospitals and health care employers.
  2. Public Employees Federation on-line Resource List for Workplace Violence. Workplace Violence Prevention Resource List
  3. Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care and Social Service Workers, Appendix A: Workplace Violence Program Check lists. These workplace check lists were reprinted with permission from the American Nurses Association, Promoting Safe Work Environments for Nurses www.osha.gov/SLTC/workplaceviolence/index.html and Inside ANA — Environment, health, and safety
  4. Shogren, E. (2004). Be Aggressive Toward Violence. AJN, 104(5) – Include practical tips for nurses in handling violence in today’s hospitals.