How You Can Help
Prevention means
- Encouraging bystanders to STEP UP and say something when they see someone behaving in a way that isn't congruent with our community of trust
- Learning how to engage in healthy relationships and recognizing the signs of an unhealthy relationship
- Getting regular wellness checks to promote physical and mental health
- Learning how to find balance in your life and creating living and working environments that are healthy and free from violence
- Learning strategies to lower your risk for unwanted outcomes when choosing to drink alcohol
- Seeking help if you are worried about someone or seeking help for yourself if you are having any sort of difficulty
- Creating an environment where people feel comfortable asking for help and supported when they do
- Avoid use of illegal substances or medications not prescribed for you
Everyone's Responsibilites
Be Aware!
- Of your co-workers, friends, students, peers
- Of the types of violence, of the warning signs and of the resources available
- Of how you report a threat or concerning behaviors
- Of how you refer an employee or student for help
- Of your surroundings, available exits and residence hall/office/class routines
Supervisor's Responsibilities
- Take all complaints seriously and validate concerns as appropriate
- Not retaliate on someone who reports a threat or concerning behavior
- Understand and follow the workplace violence and threat reporting policies
- Explain the policies to employees
- As appropriate, talk with a supervisor, talk with Human Resources, notify the Police
- Realize that every complaint is not necessarily a workplace violence issue; issues can also be related to performance, lack of training, or disruption of work flow