How You Can Help

Prevention means

• Encouraging bystanders to say something when they see someone behaving in a way that isn't congruent with our community of trust
• Learning how to engage in healthy relationships and recognizing the signs of an unhealthy relationship
• Getting regular wellness checks to promote physical and mental health
• Learning how to find balance in your life and creating living and working environments that are healthy and free from violence
• Learning strategies to lower your risk for unwanted outcomes when choosing to drink alcohol
• Seeking help if you are worried about someone or seeking help for yourself if you are having any sort of difficulty
• Creating an environment where people feel comfortable asking for help and supported when they do
• Avoid use of illegal substances or medications not prescribed for you

Everyone's Responsibilities

Be Aware!

• Of your co-workers, friends, students, peers
• Of the types of violence, of the warning signs and of the resources available
• Of the laws, regulations, policies, of what is a workplace violence issue and what is not
• Of how you report a threat or concerning behaviors
• Of how you refer an employee or student for help
• Of your surroundings, exits and dorm/office/class routines

Supervisor’s Responsibilities

• Take all complaints seriously and validate concerns as appropriate
• Not retaliate on someone who reports a threat or concerning behavior
• Understand and follow the workplace violence and threat reporting policies
• Explain the policies to employees

• As appropriate, talk with a supervisor, talk with Human Resources, notify the Police
• Realize that every compaint is not necessarily a workplace violence issue; issues can also be related to performance, lack of training, or disruption of work flow

• Apply progressive discipline using the appropriate discipline policy (Standards of Conduct, Professional Handbook or Faculty Handbook)
• Remember the goal is to return the person and the workplace to a productive level