Welcome to Preventing Violence in the Workplace
This course was designed to raise awareness about violence and domestic violence in the workplace. It offers basic information on workplace and domestic violence forms, signs, risks, hazards and prevention strategies. We’ll also provide a list of helpful resources and best practices you can refer to later.
Who is this course for?
- Small business owners/employers
- Small business managers/supervisors
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
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Describe what workplace violence is and recognize it in its various forms
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Identify the risk factors that increase the chance of workplace violence
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List the steps to create a violence prevention program to reduce risks of workplace violence
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Describe what domestic violence is and recognize its different forms
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Explain how domestic violence affects workers’ performance at work
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Utilize strategies to talk to the victim about domestic violence
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Differentiate between an immediate and non-immediate threat and apply the correct actions for each situation
We have a lot to cover so let’s get started!
Content warning: the material in this course explores themes of violence, which some learners may find distressing.