DHHS Workplace Violence Training
Reporter's Notebook

Your editor has given you the following questions to research based on the article you chose:

Note:Print this page and then use the link at the bottom of the page to go on to the library to look up the answers. You may jot down notes on the answers on your printed notebook pages. Then you can refer back to your notes when you "meet" with your editor about your research later on.

1. What is the definition of Workplace Violence? Under which type of Workplace Violence does this case fit?

2. How does Domestic Violence affect the workplace? What should you do if you suspect that another employee may be experiencing domestic violence?

3. What are the odds that some type of violence might occur where you work?

4. What are some of the situations or working conditions that may lead to outbreaks of workplace violence?

5. What are the warning signs that some employees show before committing an act of violence? Are there always warning signs?

6. Is there anything you can do to prevent or stop workplace violence?

7. What should you do if faced with violent threats or actions at work? What should you do if you witness an act of violence in the workplace?

8. What web site provides information on preparing for or dealing with a major disaster or emergency such as a biological, chemical, or radiation threat, explosion, or act of terrorism?

After you have printed out this notebook, go to the
Library
to look up the answers to these questions.

If you need to re-read any instructions, go back to the
Notebook Instruction Page.