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Adopting a prevention mindset through a commitment to employee safety and support is an important first step to reduce the risk of targeted violence in the workplace.

This commitment can be demonstrated by securing leadership support for workplace safety efforts, providing resources and direction to employees, promoting collaboration and coordination of safety efforts between employees, and building partnerships with others outside of the organization's walls.

A BTAM program is a worthy investment for many organizations, offering critical direct benefits, such as the reduced risk of harm or loss of life

indirect benefits, which can include improvements to employee morale and a more positive organizational climate and reputation

Workplace violence, which encompasses targeted workplace violence as well as other forms of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening behavior

928 workers tragically lost their lives in intentional homicides between 2023 and 2024.

During that same timeframe, an additional 77,780 workers in the private sector alone suffered nonfatal injuries from workplace violence that required days away from work, restricted job duties, or transfers.

financial costs associated with medical bills, loss of productivity, worker’s compensation and disability claims, and subsequent litigation

The human and financial costs underscore the importance for organizations to take action to reduce the risk of workplace violence.

Targeted workplace violence can be prevented when organizations commit to a proactive approach to violence prevention.

can be devastating to a workforce and the broader community