The Psychology And Law Of Workplace Violence

Author : Irvin H. Perline
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
ISBN 13 : 0398074321
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology and Law of Workplace Violence written by Irvin H. Perline and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2004 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psychology and Law of Workplace Violence examines the causes, risk factors, prevention and legal issues associated with workplace violence. Previous attempts to explain these crimes are often only descriptive and do not identify the basic underlying psychological mechanisms and yet, from the largest violent acts, such as the September 11th "Attack on America," to the smallest violent workplace crime, the psychological mechanisms are the same. This landmark text offers a different perspective to the current concepts of workplace violence and will likely change the way people conceptualize violent crime. Part One of the text identifies eight underlying factors responsible for these crimes, identifies two necessary conditions for their occurrence, and develops several significant, new concepts related to the field. Part Two discusses state and federal legal issues surrounding workplace violence. Workers' compensation, employer liability and employer duties under negligence law, hiring, supervision and firing, the legal aspects surrounding premises security, employee privacy issues, the ADA, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and criminal history inquiries are but a few of the many legal topics discussed. This section is written in a practical, easy-to-understand manner and contains materials that are often available only in law libraries. The final Part Three of the text is a compendium of workplace violence case histories and includes numerous nationally recognizable incidents along with many others that have not been widely publicized. An interesting description of details surrounding each crime and its aftermath is included. What happened to the perpetrator? What happened to the victims? In addition, for many cases, how the case relates to other cases and issues that have arisen from the case are discussed. In this section, which is the largest published compilation of case history material on workplace violence to date, covers over

Author : Michele A. Paludi
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 031308159X
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Workplace Violence written by Michele A. Paludi and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By any measure, workplace violence is increasing in frequency and intensity. A recent report estimates its cost at over $120 billion. Meanwhile, experts agree that risk factors, including psychological, behavioral, and situational stressors, are increasing in the context of today's volatile business environment. This timely book integrates insights from the fields of management and social psychology to identify the sources of workplace violence and offer readers practical strategies for preventing it, protecting themselves and their employees from it, and reacting swiftly and effectively when it happens. Featuring case examples, interviews, practical recommendations, and resources for additional information, the authors debunk common myths and misconceptions about workplace violence, its perpetrators, and its victims, and consider the link between domestic and workplace violence—in particular, its implications for women and minorities. The result is an essential guide for anyone, including managers and employees, human resource professionals and counselors, psychologists and other advocates, affected by the impact of workplace violence and seeking solutions. The statistics are alarming. Homicide is the most frequent manner in which female employees are fatally injured at work; it is the number two cause for men. According to a recent study cited by the Society for Human Resource Management, incidents of workplace violence have increased steadily over the past sixteen years; 58 percent of participating companies reported that disgruntled employees have threatened senior managers in the past year, 17 percent said employees had intentionally and maliciously downloaded computer viruses, and 10 percent said they were victims of product tampering. Meanwhile, the costs linked to workplace violence have been estimated at over $120 billion. Experts agree that risk factors for workplace violence include psychological, behavioral, and situational stressors—and today's volatile business environment increases their intensity. This timely book integrates insights from the fields of management and social psychology to identify the sources of workplace violence and offer readers practical strategies for preventing it, protecting themselves and their employees from it, and reacting swiftly and effectively when it happens. Featuring case examples, interviews, practical recommendations, and resources for additional information, the authors debunk common myths and misconceptions about workplace violence, its perpetrators, and its victims, and consider the link between domestic and workplace violence—in particular, its implications for women and minorities. The result is an essential guide for anyone, including managers and employees, human resource professionals and counselors, psychologists and other advocates, who is affected by the impact of workplace violence and is seeking solutions.

Author : Emily Schindeler
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317446097
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Psychological Violence in the Workplace written by Emily Schindeler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-13 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence is defined by the World Health Organisation as the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, which either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, or psychological harm. But while physical violence is seen as unacceptable, why is psychological violence still treated as a secondary concern? This timely book challenges the way harm and violence in the workplace have been conceptualised, translated into law and presented in organisational and management discourse. The authors argue that addressing psychological violence warrants a fresh approach that acknowledges the limits of current thinking and that centres on protecting the values of ethical practice and the people who contribute to organisations, productivity, and the community. Psychological Violence in the Workplace challenges the status quo and advocates a new approach for understanding and responding to the problem of victimisation at work. This book will be of interest to academics and practitioners in the fields of criminology, victimology, law, human resource management, and workplace health and safety.

Author : Mark A. Lies
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Preventing and Managing Workplace Violence written by Mark A. Lies and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although workplace violence cannot be eradicated, employers can take steps to prevent the likelihood of a violent incident, and to better manage the aftermath if one does occur. This book is a practical guide for those charged with addressing workplace violence concerns either on behalf of their employer or their client. The contributing authors represent a variety of experiences and opinions, including mental health clinicians, security experts, workplace safety researchers and practitioners, and lawyers and provide valuable information and advice on: The problem of workplace violence and the different forms it takes, The underlying psychological factors that may prompt someone to act out violently, Potential legal issues, such as employer liability or due process rights of public employees, Tools available to employers to avert or reduce the likelihood of an incident. Book jacket.

Author : Michael Privitera
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763779342
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Workplace Violence in Mental and General Healthcare Settings written by Michael Privitera and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2010-10-25 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychiatry & Mental Health

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 46 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Health Care & Social Service Workers written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Steven G Carley MS
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781539588542
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Publishing Bundle written by Steven G Carley MS and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Helping to explain the indifference of labor unions by IO psychology is a failure to appreciate power differences of management and workers, the early attitudes toward unions of IO psychologists, and limited financial rewards. Comparing to the history of economics and sociology is the United States history of IO psychology in investigation of this hypothetical viability. The available resources within workforce planning may be an underappreciated commodity. This may be especially so when employees are not viewed as tacit knowledge workers. The tacit knowledge worker even beyond his or her retirement age, one may need to use incentive in maintaining their skill sets. Through professional opinion and research data pertaining to police organizations, a perspective of law enforcement occurs of industrial/organizational psychology. Conclusions of this research include adequate measures not to take place in police personnel administration pertaining to organizational effectiveness or individual performance. "Workplace Violence in Law Enforcement" discusses the profession of law enforcement from a statistical viewpoint in terms of violent occurrences. These violent occurrences are not always fatal, yet law enforcement more than any other profession has the highest risk of a demonstration of fatal or non-fatal violence.

Author : Steven G Carley MS
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781539514992
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Workplace Violence in Law Enforcement written by Steven G Carley MS and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Workplace Violence in Law Enforcement" discusses the profession of law enforcement from a statistical viewpoint in terms of violent occurrences. These violent occurrences are not always fatal, yet law enforcement more than any other profession has the highest risk of a demonstration of fatal or non-fatal violence. In depicting this violence, the case of Carl Burtion and James Irby is a center of focus. A look at 50 other cases is part of a major three-year study of the FBI in determining the motives and likelihoods of these attacks. It seems these individuals have an inclination of concealing weapons. Much of the time, these individuals are trained in the use of firearms even more so than the officers who legally yield the weapons. Officers who fail to comply by regulations find-out their inclinations are eventually going to be wrong when the suspect-offender makes the decision to avoid capture at all costs. Whether these thoughts and attacks are premature or premeditated, the violence associating with the workplace in law enforcement is of really no comparison.

Author : Christina M. Holbrook
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315352664
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Workplace Violence written by Christina M. Holbrook and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Workplace Violence: Issues in Threat Management defines what workplace violence is, delves into the myths and realities surrounding the topic and provides readers with the latest statistics, thinking, and strategies in the prevention of workplace violence. The authors, who themselves have implemented successful workplace violence protection programs, guide novice and experienced practitioners alike in the development of their own programs.

Author : E. Kevin Kelloway
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 0761930620
Total Pages : 705 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Workplace Violence written by E. Kevin Kelloway and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-01-24 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Handbook of Workplace Violence, editors E. Kevin Kelloway, Julian Barling, and Joseph J. Hurrell Jr. bring together the contributions of leading researchers to provide summaries and unique perspectives on current theory, research, and practice relating to workplace violence. This is the only up to date resource currently available to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge regarding all aspects of workplace violence and aggression.