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Identifying, Responding, and Preventing Workplace Violence Literature Review

For the 10th year, April is the national observance month for workplace violence awareness. As a law enforcement professional and organization facilitator on the topic, I want to share with you the preventable nature of most workplace violence incidents by providing an analysis of how to Identify, respond to, and prevent workplace violence. Supplementing the study is a video summarizing the areas covered.

In this study, several publications were analyzed, defining a spectrum of behaviors associated with workplace violence that threaten the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of employees in the workplace. The spectrum includes a wide range of perpetrators of such conduct including co-workers, supervisors, customers, clients, and those who may not have a direct affiliation with the organization but seek to do harm motivated by an ideology. While discrimination and harassment may be the most common forms of abusive conduct employers recognize and set policies to expressly prohibit, other forms of inappropriate behaviors exist that employees should be protected from, or at a minimum employers should take proactive measures to discourage or prevent. Education and awareness are key to such measures. In this review, four themes emerged: The perception of workplace violence, reporting, strategies, and workplace culture.

Findings indicate there are both finite and broad ways of how workplace violence is defined that are dependent upon the entity governing the rules prohibiting such behavior, the type of workplace violence that is of concern in the occupation that is being focused on, and how the perception of what constitutes violence. This in part leads to a lack of reporting of such conduct which is pervasive. Strategies to combat workplace violence exist but are not shared across all workforces. Cultural differences may hinder workplace civility for all workforces.

A complete analysis of our study can be read here.

#workplace violence prevention #workplace conduct #workplace behavior #workplace violence #healthy workplace #violence #civility

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On a day where we remember the #sacrifices of our fallen first responders, I found it very timely that I received this book in the mail today from Retired Detective Tania Owens, spouse of #LASD Sergeant Steve Owens. As much control as we may believe to have of our lives and the people surrounding it, we never truly know what path our life may take us down. It’s through unforeseen difficult times we are tested the most, evaluating how we respond and what devices we use to help us through. #Faith, #hope, and #love always seems to be powerful tools that keep our spirits high and carve out direction worth exploring. #Thankyou Tania and Vickie. . . #stillblessed https://www.instagram.com/p/CTtQ7-BLe86/?utm_medium=tumblr

#sacrifices #lasd #faith #hope #love #thankyou #stillblessed

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Presented with no caption #godblessamerica #neverforget #911 #honorthefallen #leo #nyc #fire #sacrifice https://www.instagram.com/p/CTsFjGmJFU3/?utm_medium=tumblr

#godblessamerica #neverforget #911 #honorthefallen #leo #nyc #fire #sacrifice

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What a Friday! I’m sitting here with Danny Mancera of @alternatetakedm and Justin Workman of @gbfullertonbjj about the theory behind jiu jitsu. What an interview. A moment to share what keeps me grounded when I’m not motivating others @harbingerhorizon and share that moment with my professor. Full podcast interview to follow. . #personallife #growth #discipline #b2b #diversity #jiujitsu #graciejiujitsu #interview #art #podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CNMNj4nFlGM/?igshid=13kee1ifogpsa

#personallife #growth #discipline #b2b #diversity #jiujitsu #graciejiujitsu #interview #art #podcast

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What a Friday! I’m sitting here with Danny Mancera of @alternatetakedm and Justin Workman of @gbfullertonbjj about the theory behind jiu jitsu. What an interview. A moment to share what keeps me grounded when I’m not motivating others @harbingerhorizon and share that moment with my professor. Full podcast interview to follow. . #personallife #growth #discipline #b2b #diversity #jiujitsu #graciejiujitsu #interview #art #podcast https://www.instagram.com/p/CNMAsKnldas/?igshid=vjab8sxxst56

#personallife #growth #discipline #b2b #diversity #jiujitsu #graciejiujitsu #interview #art #podcast

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Individual Responsibility to Society

Introduction

As humans, we have the capability of creating beautiful works of art. Leonardo da Vinci was most well known for the Mona Lisa. Vincent Van Gogh created the Starry Night. Johannes Vermeer made Girl with a Pearl Earing and Milchelangelo with the Sistine Chapel. These are just a few works admired by millions if not billions as works that could have only been completed by intellectuals. People flock from around the world for an opportunity to see such talent on display not recognizing that they themselves are artist in nature. A mosaic of people of many colors defined by many different types of pieces trying to figure out how to best fit into a pattern we call community. What makes any work of art a masterpiece is not just putting imagination on to canvass but the ability to carefully choose the colors, manage those colors, stay within the lines, and holding themselves accountable to every paint stroke made. 

Carefully Choosing the Colors

The world is a complexed series of problems on a canvass designed by many colors. Those many colors are the people within a community that cross intersect to make one complete picture. Within those colors are a mixture of ingredients that make up the shades that if not monitored, causes imperfections in the final work: unemployment, political violence, poverty, and ecological disasters all of which exist but dependent on the skill of the painter get overlooked despite being the things we should care about the most. What makes these problems so complexed is how they intersect one another on the canvass as colors mix. The more paint that is applied to the canvass and the more colors that are chosen, the more they become entangled and more difficult to manage. While some may go unphased by the harsh chemicals, it does not go unnoticed that the mixtures cause reprehensible results which if corrected early enough has a new unique perspective to the picture but if left unaddressed, could in worst case destroy the work and waste the time spent developing it.

Managing of the Colors

For those viewing our painting - our community, what perspective are we providing to them? The actions of individuals within our community gives sanction to the viewer of the art to determine which color is most relevant.  It also allows any viewer to pose the questions of “Are any of these colors important to me, If I were the artist, what colors would I have chosen instead, and what does the entire picture mean to me? We based these questions on cultural values and beliefs which helps us answering fundamental questions to what colors one chooses to focus on or find most appealing. In a 2007 journal on the study of Youth Sense of Community: Voice and Power In Community Context, Scot Evans (Author) concludes the importance of adolescents involvement in community affairs. In this study, youth express their views of their society and what matters to them citing while they have a high interest in contributing, “…teenagers are often unequipped and under supported to participate fully and feel like they are making meaningful contributions to society.” Teens themselves are of a separate color on the pallet that is often ignored or given equal consideration especially those young people “who are disadvantaged or members of minority groups” (S. Evans, 2007).

Staying Within the Lines

Both teens and adults have a similar set of values and that has evolved throughout history a system of governance that selects values and beliefs based on those most shared. This governing is imposed on the people as the “Rule of Law” (J. Hart, 2014). The theory behind the rule of law is designed to govern the decorum of the people within a society that are fair and equitable. This system throughout history has not been perfect but in the description of democracy, has stood through the test of time by its foundational principles of governing by the people with majority rule and with ultimate authority from its people. This is important to our societal canvass as we are essentially giving the colors that make up the painting the power to choose what is considered out of bounds or outside the lines of the painting we intend on creating.

Within a democratic society is the creation of government systems and within that, courts. The purpose of these courts is to take a common set of beliefs and values and implement them into law to protect people from other people. Originally designed to be judicial in nature, western society courts have progressed into an inclusive affair where the public through concepts of faith become involved in the decision making of what is socially acceptable. The involvement of people that are governed included the “participation in local law enforcement and administration (as sheriffs, JPs and constables) or juries (grand and petty) and, indeed, in parliament itself (as lawmakers) …” (J. Hart JR, 2014). This invited society to buy into an idea of shared responsibility and “…the commitment to the traditional means and methods of English government.  The United States continues to maintain the concept of shared responsibility through government practice in the appointments of peace officers of similar title at a local level, judges and magistrates at all levels, and the election of congressional and senatorial positions for both state and federal level. Collectively, the bodies of these entities collaborate with the communities in which they serve to solve complexed quality of life issues. To be effective, they all must make a commitment to enforcing laws in an equal and equitable manner.

The principles of a societal occupied justice system are not just for the purposes of societal cohesion but too personal gain. In a free society, people are afforded the right to explore financial independence through entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial ventures invite innovation which as a byproduct also invites competitors to steal the ideas of one to make it their own. Individuals of society are sought to play roles in the civil judicial system to protect the rights of intellect that contribute to economic growth. Civil judicial courts as defined by Glenn Hubbard and Patrick O’Brien in “Macroeconomics” are independent courts who make decisions free of influence from any other portion of the government, governed people who have connections to political influence or any person who intimidates by criminal gang. These courts are expected to be used to make decisions based solely on law.

The legal protections of our society are lines on our canvass we have chosen to remain in to maintain order. These same lines are what society collectively create through majority vote and like the practice of artist leading to a perfect masterpiece, we are continuing to improve upon. When we work outside the lines it lends opportunity to anarchy, unrest, and disorder. This is the paint finding its way away from the canvass, splattered throughout the room in places it should never belong. As a society, working collectively, we can paint a beautiful work of art. The best direction is to embrace each color to help complement one another and, in some cases, create new colors.

Accountability to Every Paint Stroke

Some of the colors used in paintings share similar tones. What is a simple brown can be changed to a lighter or darker form of brown. We recognize these slight variations as a family of tones. A color that is mixed into another loses its identity as one color and becomes a totally different color. As it pertains to civic responsibility, we see this happen when it comes to influence on youth. According to the study of Youth Sense of Community: Voice and Power in Community Context (S. Evans, 2007), people demonstrate a higher interest in personal responsibility and accountability when they are introduced to civics and politics at an adolescent age. Youth not only have a higher interest in civics but to are “…more likely to consider public interest an important life goal when their families emphasized an ethic of social responsibility (S. Evans, 2007). When there is an absence of influence from family, there are plenty of replacements today through technology that fill the void that shapes the views of teens. Social media and online content are huge replacements that manipulate the values and beliefs in teens as they become adults.

Youth are encouraged to engage in civic programs like student body councils and Mayor Youth Council (MYC) which help them with problem solving and understand the necessity of community partnership for the greater good of all within the community. Engaging in civic government programs, teens have positions of power bestowed upon them. In Evans study, he concluded that when this power is gained, they are more conscience of their personal responsibility to the community. The students in the study also expressed their want to better their communities after becoming aware of inequalities within and outside of their own communities “revealing how their opportunities to play meaningful roles promote their developing sense of social responsibility to the agency.”

Conclusion

As a society working collectively, we can paint a beautiful work of art. The best direction is to embrace each color to help complement one another and, in some cases, create new colors. As contributing colors to the painting, we have a voice to influence the significance of our own color within the painting governed by the rule of law where the colors on the canvass dictate what is fair and just. When we say, “The system isn’t fair,” The question that we should ask ourselves is: “How are we contributing to it?” To create a picture we want others to see, we must become involved. We must find a way to carefully put our color on to the canvass, staying within the lines and holding ourselves accountable for the strokes we make. Are we becoming a part of the painting as designed, or are we fighting against it?

 References

 Evans, S. D. (2007). Youth sense of community: Voice and power in community contexts. Journal of Community Psychology, 35(6), 693–709. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.20173

Hart, J. S. (2003). The Rule of Law, 1603-1660: Crowns, Courts and Judges (1st ed.). Routledge.

 Hubbard, R. G., & O’Brien, A. P. (2020). Macroeconomics. Pearson.

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Part of being an effective law enforcement professional is to constantly pursue educational opportunities that help you empathize and connect with the communities you serve. Some of the greatest teachers are the members of people we serve. . In this session, an opportunity is given to start a conversation that breaks up many of the lines and barriers that exist between the law enforcement profession and transgender communities as we both exchange thoughts of personal values and beliefs that are more similar than what most may assume. These conversations are by no means easy but to not have them only reinforces a divide we choose to create that prevents ordinary people with different cultural experiences from coming together. . I hope you can join me and others as I sit down with the creators of TrangenderSchool with a vision to save lives, keep families together, and making work, school, and all spaces safe for transgender people through education and advocacy. . To view this event live on March 27th @ 4pm PST, visit the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/transgenderschool . #ally #transgendersupport #transgenderawareness #community #service #respect #culture https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyYtLsF0CO/?igshid=lvryovwu93qg

#ally #transgendersupport #transgenderawareness #community #service #respect #culture

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Yesterdays #internationalwomensday2021 was indeed #remarkable. I had the honor to facilitate an amazing conversation with @thebridgetsampson and @threegirls.threeviews as we celebrate the #women in our lives and what makes them remarkable. There was a great deal of excitement hearing so many accomplishments from the women who joined us, sharing how valuable they are to their workplace, their families, the #military community, and so many others. I can’t say this enough: you are phenomenal! I look forward to continuing the mission of this #google initiative that gives women and underrepresented groups the #confidence to break modesty norms and share their #accomplishments. Want to know more about #IamRemarkable? Click the link on my bio. https://www.instagram.com/p/CMOT2kclmQX/?igshid=1ayhjfz2mceby

#internationalwomensday2021 #remarkable #women #military #google #confidence #accomplishments #iamremarkable

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Join us tonight! It will be a pleasure to hear from you and other like minded people who are seeking to reach higher ground in their professional and personal lives. . . How important is self promotion? As humble as you may be, you may be surprised at how essential this is for woman and underrespresented people in your workplace and communities. In celebration of International Women's Day, I am collaborating with Bridget Sampson and Van Lai-DuMone to present an #IamRemarkable webinar and workshop! This years theme: #choosetochallenge . . This 90-minute program is a Google initiative designed to empower women and underrepresented groups to share accomplishments at work and beyond! . . Let’s celebrate your accomplishments. Your FREE access awaits on my profile (bio link) #internationalwomensday2021 #choosetochallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKdzmYl1VY/?igshid=k0qc59tgdlzl

#iamremarkable #choosetochallenge #internationalwomensday2021

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Yet another reminder of how valuable life is and how we should reflect on the things and people we unintentionally may take for granted. Our peace officers should never be taken for granted for when we loose one, we loose a entricate component to the service that is provided to the #community. Our real life #heroes are not indestructible but that is what makes them so #phenomenal. The idea that they themselves know just how fragile they are (like anyone else) yet they still put on the uniform to stand in the highest pressure of situations. RIP Thomas but know that your works are not done. People will be inspired by your years of #patriotism and #loyalty to this country and it’s communities. . #lasd #picorivera #lawenforcement #thinblueline #service #honor #courage #commitment #sacrifice https://www.instagram.com/p/CLyQ3ZflURW/?igshid=16ouhmlcv8br5

#community #heroes #phenomenal #patriotism #loyalty #lasd #picorivera #lawenforcement #thinblueline #service #honor #courage #commitment #sacrifice

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How important is self promotion? As humble as you may be, you may be surprised at how essential this is for woman and underrespresented people in your workplace and communities. In celebration of International Women's Day, I am collaborating with Bridget Sampson and Van Lai-DuMone to present an #IamRemarkable webinar and workshop! This years theme: #choosetochallenge . . This 90-minute program is a Google initiative designed to empower women and underrepresented groups to share accomplishments at work and beyond! . Let’s celebrate your accomplishments. Join us for this FREE simenar (link in bio): #internationalwomensday2021 #choosetochallenge #growththroughadversity #harbingerhorizon #workplaceculture #google #growthmindset #hr #b2b #motivate https://www.instagram.com/p/CLlWskuFNEi/?igshid=1eutm3xad9er8

#iamremarkable #choosetochallenge #internationalwomensday2021 #growththroughadversity #harbingerhorizon #workplaceculture #google #growthmindset #hr #b2b #motivate

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As the world is looking forward to thrusting it’s way out of this challenging phase of all of our lives, people are seeking models of what the #future can be beyond the #adversity. What is the next step to #overcoming challenges? What does it look like? What is my #path? I’m honored to join the #degree and pre degree students of #University of St. Martin in St. Maarten to share the bright future ahead of them and for all of us even after the greatest setback of a generation. Thank you for the #opportunity. . . #usm #universityofstmartin #growththroughadversity #leadership #wellness #wellnessjourney #motivation #culture #community #success #highereducation #mentor #pandemic #lifechallenges #challenges #futureleader https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_vLmGFvU6/?igshid=1nduchf5tx3wd

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To build stronger leaders, stronger organizations, starting with you is not just a business motto, it’s a personal mission to help people grow. In the process of helping grow, personal growth even in myself takes place. It’s a personal mission that keeps me accountable and in that accountability we grow together. What is your personal mission statement? If one doesn’t exist, allow me to help you think of one: 3 sentences, easy enough for a 12 year old to understand, and something that can be remembered under a high level of stress. Go. #leaders #organizations #you #leadership #bossmindset #boss #mentoring #mentoringmatters #humanresources #hr #growth #professionaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #grow #statement #b2b #branding #culture https://www.instagram.com/p/CJzxF25FLDr/?igshid=1bwidnv01uggp

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Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. . #birthday #newyear #happynewyear2021 #positivity #stayfocused #staypositive #happybirthday #january #capricorn #capricornseason #optimistic #optimism #2020 #2021 #2021goals https://www.instagram.com/p/CJnFhpVFFZb/?igshid=caq4l6x9cs4f

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Let’s go on a virtual trip this evening together. I’ll be joining @sampsoncoachingandconsulting in watching her amazing work, empowering others by helping them see the abundance of value they have within themselves and the tremendous value they bring to others. I’m looking forward to listening to those participating to help me be a more effective and impactful leader. . #IamRemarkable strives to empower women and underrepresented groups to speak openly about their accomplishments in the workshop and beyond, thereby breaking modesty norms and glass ceilings. . . #diversity #connect #people #humanresources #hr #culture #bridge #race #racialequality #leadership #mentor #facilitator #equality #equalopportunity #workplacewellness #workplaceculture #cometogether #relationshipgoals #relationships https://www.instagram.com/p/CJcANT_FUlj/?igshid=v7938v6os1y9

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Thank you #templecity for reaffirming your commitment to maintaining a workplace free of #discrimination, #retaliation, #harassment, and #b2b abusiveconduct. . . . . . . . #employeeengagement #humanresourcemanagement #hrtribe #hrtech #futureofwork #coaching #professionaldeveleopmentfacilitator #hrservice #executivesearch #b2b #peopleandculture #diversity #humanresources #hr #race #racialequality #equality #equalopportunity #workplacewellness #workplaceculture #cometogether #teambuilding #business #government #cityhall https://www.instagram.com/p/CI6Xr4PlJ6M/?igshid=1uci6x649362l

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An effective facilitator with a wealth of knowledge and experience. . . . . #teambuilding #motivation #business #bossmindset #stressmanagement #government #employeeengagement #humanresourcemanagement #hrtribe #futureofwork #coaching #professionaldeveleopmentfacilitator #hrservice #executivesearch #b2b #peopleandculture https://www.instagram.com/p/CImsSC1Fv8v/?igshid=1jhn21pc3cn52

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