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Assessing and Managing WPV Threats to Provide a Safer Workplace

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About the Workshop
This seminar will provide concentrated information about Workplace Violence (WPV) and the consequences on organizations and its employees. Participants will learn about the different types of violent behaviors and threats; how to recognize signs of impending violent behaviors judicious intervention techniques to mitigate the corporate risks; review current WPV programs, establish new ones, and conduct WPV training programs. Individuals who successfully finish the workshop will receive a certificate of completion.

"Dr. Jacobs provides real-world cases and examples that are crucial for professionals in all trades to be aware of and understand." - Robert Black 
"The workshop was extremely effective. It definitely opened my eyes and makes me more aware of my surroundings, not only professional workplace, but personal as well. Psychology of trauma was very helpful" - Jessica Hinman 
"The program was awesome, and I will recommend it to others!" - Markhanna McBurrows 

 

 [mp3 audio: 9 minutes]   
Audio Overview 


"Workplace Violence Includes Range of Behaviors"
interview with Dr. Jacobs 

  
10 Key Topics 
  • Recognize types of workplace violence (WPV), threats and retaliation
  • Warning signs and associated behaviors
  • Hiring, disciplinary action and terminating employees, the impact of policies and procedures
  • Workplace stress and anxiety due to economic uncertainty and downsizing
  • Levels of violence and possible intervention techniques to mitigate organizational risks 
  • Domestic violence spillover; intervention techniques when an employee is being stalked
  • Psychological impact of a traumatic event and reactions, Critical Incident Stress Management
  • Importance of documenting and reporting all threats and violent incidents
  • Associated costs and impact of WPV on employees and the organization
  • Steps in developing a simulated threat management and safety plans of action for various situations
Instructor 
Judy L. Jacobs, Ph.D., R.N. has more than 25 years of experience in health care, instructional program design, quality control and risk management. Jacobs co-authored the book, The Workplace Violence in Healthcare Tool Kit: A Guide To Establishing a Prevention and Training Program.  She has designed and presented corporate and organizational violence prevention programs nationwide.

Jacobs developed the first crisis response team in Michigan used in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.  She has served as a national trainer for the National Victim Advocacy Center and on the board of the National Organization for Victim Assistance. She is certified in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Jacobs has a doctorate degree in Human Resource Development.
 
Certificate of Completion and NBCC CEUs
Individuals who successfully finish the workshop will receive a certificate of completion with 1.5 NBCC CEUs. Oakland University is an authorized NBCC (www.nbcc.org) continuing education provider. SB-CEUs are not available for this workshop.

Schedule and Location
One or two-day formats at Oakland University


Cancellation Policy 
Please review the non-credit workshop cancellation policy.

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School of Education and Human Services
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