WORKPLACE VIOLENCE THREAT ASSESSMENTS + PREVENTION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Reduce the probability of harm while enhancing overall security + resilience of the work environment
We specialize in helping employers in both the public and private sectors create and sustain safe workplace environments that prevent violent incidents, mitigate risks and advance business and mission objectives. Workplace violence threat assessments and prevention programs can help you capture benefits such as higher employee confidence in the security of their work environment and better productivity as well as lower liability if an incident occurs and the correct prevention-oriented steps have been followed.
Workplace Violence Prevention Needs Assessment
Comprehensive review of current strengths, capabilities and resources supporting the development or enhancement of a workplace violence prevention program. Examines existing policies such as onboarding, employment screening, privacy, compliance and issue resolution and escalation. Identifies gaps and opportunities for improvements and provides guidance on execution. Workplace violence threat assessment includes key functions and departments such as Security, HR, Operations, Legal, EAP, and line management.
Workplace Violence Prevention Program Development
Creation of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention and management program. Clear, actionable guidance on core operational policies, practices, compliance, privacy, reporting and incident tracking to the formation of a cross-functional threat management team. Program development typically draws from findings of a workplace violence needs assessment and insights of our experts in behavioral threat assessment and management, forensic psychology, investigations, security and law enforcement.
Threat Management Team (TMT) Development and Support
Guidance on the selection and structure of this key component of a comprehensive workplace violence prevention program. The core of this team includes security, HR and legal. Other ad hoc members include specialists and situational advisors in mental health, law enforcement, forensic psychology and behavioral threat assessment and management. Support includes the establishment of activation protocols for assessing, managing and documenting threat cases related to reported concerns and incidents.