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Preventing Violence with Emotional Intelligence

Religion and politics are topics you’re often advised to avoid at dinner parties, not because they're unimportant but because they're incredibly personal. These subjects can quickly turn a light-hearted talk into a heated debate, as people tend to hold their beliefs close.

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How Listening to Others Promotes the Aims of Violence Prevention

A key undergirding to this is the fervent desire individuals have to be heard and understood. And while empathy, when considered as a skill, is a key aspect to individuals feeling understood, listening precedes it. Listening may be one of the cheapest, most powerful concessions available during conversation, conflict, and the like. Simple as it may be, listening shows to be difficult for many—a study performed by Psychological Associates found that 75% of managers exhibit ineffective listening skills. Interestingly, employees that feel heard are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work .

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Empathy: A Key Ingredient to a Safe, Professional Workplace

People have an intrinsic desire to be heard and understood—to feel seen. Arguably, many conflicts and divisions currently being experienced in society are attributable to people not feeling heard and understood. When considering workplace violence, it’s common understanding that violence often begins from some kind of grievance or injustice, whether real or perceived. Some grievances are the result of not being heard and understood. While there are a host of things that need to be done to reverse the trend of increasing violence, empathy is a key ingredient.

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The Real World Application of RUN-HIDE-FIGHT

In today's volatile landscape, the need for comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs has never been more critical. Security professionals are tasked with the monumental responsibility of safeguarding not just assets, but human lives. One of the most challenging aspects of this role is preparing for active assailant situations, events that are unpredictable, evolve quickly, and can result in severe consequences.

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Domestic Violence Preparedness in the Workplace: A Component of Active Assailant Readiness

The topic of workplace safety has evolved significantly over the years, especially with increasing cases of active assailants. While most organizations focus on training employees to respond to active assailant scenarios, a critical, often overlooked aspect of this preparedness is domestic violence. Given that domestic issues can escalate and spill over into the workplace, leading to active assailant incidents, it is crucial for organizations to include domestic violence preparedness as part of their comprehensive safety measures.

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Essential Defense: Navigating Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Workplace violence training is the armor needed to protect today's workforce – that’s the easy part to identify. The challenging part is navigating who should receive training, the required content, and at what level it should take place to comply with industry standards and best practices.

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The Importance of a Code of Ethics and Security Standards for Security Professionals

Perhaps, like me, some of you are “old enough to remember” a time when there was little in the way of professional security codes of conduct, ethics, or standards available to security professionals. We were generally expected to conduct ourselves with integrity, and professionalism, to “Do the Right Thing” with little or no specific guidance as to how to perform our duties.

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The Birth of Modern Security: Examining The Impact of Historical Events on Security Regulations & Standards

Numerous historical events have had a significant impact on shaping security regulations and standards worldwide.

These events often served as catalysts for change, prompting governments and organizations to implement new security measures to protect individuals, infrastructure, and national interests. Each event highlighted vulnerabilities and weaknesses in existing security systems, leading to improvements and adaptations worldwide to ensure a safer and more secure environment. Here are some key historical events that had a profound effect on security regulations and standards:

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Join CPPS at GSX 2023: Discover Insights from Our Expert Speakers

We are excited to share that CPPS will be participating in GSX 2023, and we can't wait to connect with you at our booth, number 3563! But that's not all – we have an exciting lineup of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will be presenting in four different sessions, covering a diverse range of topics. Whether you're interested in Ministry Security, Behavioral Threat Assessment, Workplace Violence Prevention, we have the right session for you. Make sure to share this valuable opportunity with your colleagues who might also be interested in attending.

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What is The Cost to an Organization if an Active Shooter Incident Occurs?

An active shooter incident can cost billions of dollars to an organization, and with the dramatic rise in incidents, this matter should have everyone’s attention. Not only can the financial impact be devastating, but its impact on employees can be the most significant cost of all.

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What Should be Included in an Active Assailant Emergency Kit Bag?

CREATING AN EMERGENCY KIT BAG FOR AN ACTIVE ASSAILANT SITUATION REQUIRES CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF THE POTENTIAL THREATS AND THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN SUCH EMERGENCIES.

During an active assailant situation, every second counts. Having an emergency kit bag readily available allows individuals to quickly access essential supplies and tools needed to respond to an emergency. It helps minimize response time and enables immediate action to enhance personal safety and potentially save lives.

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Understanding the Relationship Between Insider Threat and Workplace Violence

The modern business landscape presents numerous challenges to organizations, and two significant threats that require careful attention are Insider Threat and Workplace Violence.

Insider Threat refers to the risk posed by individuals who have authorized access to an organization's systems, data, or resources, while Workplace Violence encompasses acts or threats of aggression, harassment, or intimidation within the work environment. Although distinct, there are connections between these two topics that organizations should recognize and address to ensure the safety and security of their employees and operations.

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A Silent Storm: The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on the Workplace

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive issue that extends beyond the confines of private life, affecting various aspects of a victim's well-being, including their professional life. As organizations increasingly recognize the profound impact of IPV on the workplace, they are compelled to take action and create supportive environments for their employees. This article delves into the subject of intimate partner violence and its far-reaching consequences within the workplace.

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Adding Additional Training to Your Workplace Violence Program 

Workplace violence is a significant concern for organizations worldwide, with potentially severe consequences for employee safety, morale, and overall business operations. To mitigate this risk, workplace violence programs have become increasingly important. However, while prevailing standards may provide a foundation for such programs, there are other training aspects, not outlined in these standards that often go overlooked: security awareness, safe termination, and insider threat training. This article explores the vital role that each of these training topics play in supporting workplace violence programs and why you should consider adding one or more of these into your organization’s training catalog.

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Workplace Violence Stigmas: Breaking the Silence for a Safer Workplace

Workplace violence is a critical issue that affects organizations worldwide. It encompasses a range of behaviors, including physical assault, verbal abuse, bullying, harassment, and threats, which can lead to severe consequences for both individuals and the organization as a whole. Unfortunately, workplace violence is often accompanied by stigmas that hinder proper understanding, prevention, and intervention. In this article, we will explore two common workplace violence stigmas and highlight the importance of dispelling them to create a safe and secure work environment.

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An Unsung Hero: The Power of Newsletters in Workplace Violence Programs

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, workplace safety and security have become paramount concerns for organizations. Among the myriad of strategies employed to address this issue, regular and recurring communication plays a vital role in developing safety and security programs, like workplace violence. Security leaders who utilize communication tools such as newsletters and short form video can cultivate a culture of safety and security within their organizations, fostering awareness, preparedness, and swift responses to potential threats. This article will delve into the significance of regular communication and highlight how CPPS' Safe Workplace Unlimited Package, with its comprehensive Communication Resources, can enhance workplace safety initiatives.

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HOW TO ACHIEVE THE SAFE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION (SWC)

Improved safety, reduced costs, improved employee morale and retention, enhanced reputation, and compliance with regulations are among a range of benefits for organizations that achieve the SWC.

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Why the Safe Workplace Certification is Valuable for Healthcare Organizations 

CPPS' Safe Workplace Certification is a highly valuable credential for healthcare organizations seeking to demonstrate their commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment for their staff and visitors. This certification is earned by organizations who work with CPPS to develop a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention (WVPI) program. It’s third-party validation of consistency with national standards, like those produced by Joint Commission, DNV, OSHA, and ANSI. In this article, we will explore the importance of CPPS' Safe Workplace Certification for healthcare organizations in terms of limiting their liability, providing safer operating environments for staff and visitors, and saving organizations money.

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Three Things to Include in a Violence Vulnerability Assessment for Healthcare 

Vulnerability assessments can help a hospital or healthcare system identify key improvement areas within a Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention (WVPI) program. When performing any assessment, it’s important to have clear benchmarks to evaluate against. In other words, an assessment should help identify needs and gaps in a program or process based on prevailing standardization or regulatory considerations. For WVPI, the three following areas should be included as part of a vulnerability assessment for WVPI in healthcare.

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