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Last updated: May 15, 2008 09:08:17 AM | The following are indicators that can signal the risk potential of violent episodes:- Sudden and persistent complaining about being treated unfairly
- Blaming of others for personal problems
- Sudden change in behavior, deterioration in job performance
- Statement that he or she would like something bad to happen to supervisor or another co-worker
- Paranoid behavior
- Sudden increased absenteeism
- Sexually harassing, or obsessing about a co-worker: sending unwanted gifts, notes, unwanted calling, stalking
- Increased demand of supervisor’s time
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Talking to oneself
- Instability in family relationships
- Financial problems combined with not receiving a raise or promotion
- Poor relationships with co-workers or management
- History of violent behavior
- Previous threats, direct or indirect
- Presenting and talking about reading material that is violent in nature
- Carrying a concealed weapon, or flashing one around
- Quiet seething, sullenness
- Refusal to accept criticism about job performance
- Sudden mood swings, depression
- Sudden refusal to comply with rules or refusal to perform duties
- Inability to control feelings, outbursts of rage, swearing, slamming doors, etc.
Oftentimes, violence in the workplace is committed by someone from outside the agency or business. Therefore, when possible, it is important to have surveillance at the entrance of the school or business. The following situations indicate a potential threat:- The spouse or partner of an employee who is in an abusive relationship
- Rejected suitors, partners involved in divorce or separation procedures
- Ex-employees who have been fired or laid off
- Disgruntled customers
- Person committing armed robbery
- Persons involved in gang activities
- In school settings, parents who feel their child has been treated unfairly or students who have been suspended
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