Part27.com relaunches with a new look and makes finding workplace violence resources easier. Based on user feedback, the site has been designed to make information; particularly workplace violence resource downloads, easier for users to find. Watch for additional enhancements in the coming weeks. If you have feedback, discover a broken link or notice anything that [...]

An article on the International Labour Organization (ILO) website discusses workplace violence, why does it happen, who is at risk and where to turn for help. Read the article

The schedule of speakers for the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) 2007 Threat Management Conference has been released. Considered the premiere event for workplace violence professionals, the conference will be held August 14 to 17 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA. View the schedule

An article in Boston’s Patriot Ledger discusses the warning signs of workplace violence and provides some statistics on crisis control planning, including; After experiencing a crisis with no plans in place, 46% said their organizations were beginning to develop crisis communication plans, while 42% said they were still taking no action. 54% of respondents who [...]

In Boston, MA, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security has scheduled a hearing on June 20th on a bill sponsored by Senator Jarrett Barrios that will require health care providers to address the issue of workplace violence and provide a counseling program for victims of violence. Of interest in the press release [...]

A front-page article in a Venice Florida newspaper, the Venice Gondolier, sites examples of how to prevent workplace violence, how to respond and how to recognize the potential warning signs. The article also gives some US statistics for workplace violence,including; There is an average of 20 homicides and about 2 million assaults and threats of [...]