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title: Guide to Writing Policies to Prevent Workplace Violence
description: "One question haunts the aftermath of workplace violence: What could we have done to prevent it? Workplace violence prevention doesn’t happen by accident. It flows from a policy that recognizes risks, anticipates escalation, and engages people proactively to de-escalate conflicts."
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# Guide to Writing Policies to Prevent Workplace Violence

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## Policy

A written workplace violence policy forms the bedrock for prevention. The challenge is figuring out exactly what needs to be put in writing.

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## Classification

 Your violence risks can take many forms. Knowing the ways they are classified can help in drafting and implementing prevention strategies. 

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## Response

The policy has to be proactive without being intrusive. We detail fundamentals that should be included in a proactive response strategy.

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