Workplace Violence and You

Workplace Violence and You

The 517 homicides committed in workplaces across the U.S. in 2008 is a number that is too high for comfort (reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics).   Now just one week into 2010, an employee opened fire on his co-workers in St Louis killing three and injuring several others.  Moreover, who can forget last year's killing of Annie Le, a student at Yale University whose body was found stuffed in a wall?

Is there something we can learn that can decrease the likelihood of becoming a crime victim at work?  I suspect that before people erupt into violence there are clear and visible clues that they are reaching a breaking point as outlined in (http://www.opednews.com/articles/Could-Annie-Le-Really-Have-by-June-Werdlow-Roger-090917-759.html).  Observing these warning signs presents a portal in time where a victim can escape. 

Have you ever been in a situation where you sensed you could be violently harmed if you did not leave immediately?

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