Evidence-Based Practice
How Threat Assessments Reduce Workplace Violence
Validated Results from Healthcare Settings
A quasi-experimental study published in BMC Health Services Research showed that implementing a workplace violence (WPV) prevention strategy based on situational prevention theory significantly reduced WPV incidence among nurses. Incidents dropped from 63.85% at baseline to 46.15% nine months after training. Psychological and physical violence severity also decreased, and coping resource scores improved. Read the study.
Impact of Multidisciplinary Threat Assessment Teams
According to Jensen Hughes, well-trained, multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment teams are among the most effective methods for identifying true threats of harm. These teams assess evidence and behaviors to determine whether someone is on a pathway to violence, enabling timely intervention plans to prevent escalation.
Real-World Application: Construction Industry Case
The Construction Financial Management Association reports on a case where an employee in a construction firm made a violent threat. A professional threat assessment led to timely interventions with law enforcement and internal security, allowing the company to act decisively without incident. This proactive response averted a potentially deadly event.
Why It Matters
Workplace violence prevention is no longer a reactive strategy. Proactive, evidence-based threat assessments:
- Help organizations act before violence occurs
- Build staff confidence in safety protocols
- Support HR and leadership in making informed decisions
- Protect your people, your culture, and your reputation
KR Criminal Profiling & Analysis adheres to evidence-based methodologies including the HCR-20 and other SPJ tools. Certification and formal training are prioritized before any tool is applied in practice.