BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE APPLICATIONS LLC
Behavioral Risk Management Advisors
Workplace Violence Prevention
Source | MN BCA
Workplace violence is a form of predatory, targeted violence. Perpetrators don't simply "snap." Instead they typically progress along a recognized pathway often ending with a violent attack.
Research from the FBI and Secret Service has determined that perpetrators usually exhibit four to five warning behaviors observable by others before an attack. In many instances, violence is predictable, and preventable.
Implementing threat intelligence, targeted violence prevention measures, and enhanced personal and family security can help mitigate this risk.
Workplace violence represents a growing concern that requires employers’ careful attention and proactive management. Data shows that the prevalence of workplace violence appears to be increasing [1]. Rising rates of workplace violence has made many employees concerned for their safety, as news of shootings and assaults increases anxiety across industries.
Concerns about workplace violence can result in significant implications, including adverse effects on mental health, decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and elevated employee turnover. When individuals perceive their environment as unsafe, it becomes challenging to maintain focus, engagement, and optimal performance.​
Workplace violence is rising, and many employees lack the skills to address it. These events can increase anxiety, impact mental health, and disrupt work. States such as California and New York, now require employers to implement violence prevention plans, provide annual training, and document incidents.
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With workplace violence increasing, all organizations are responsible for prevention. Insufficient training, ambiguous procedures, and a negative workplace culture may pose risks to employees comparable to physical hazards.
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[1] Traliant A 2025 Employee Survey Report on Workplace Violence and Safety
Tailored Solutions
Every organization has a unique violence risk profile. Off-the-shelf, one-fits-all approaches to workplace violence prevention, response and recovery often fall short leaving critical areas of vulnerability.
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To help organizations develop effective, defensible workplace violence prevention strategies, Behavioral Science Applications LLC has partnered with Red 5 Security LLC to deliver solutions for developing or evaluating workplace violence programs. This partnership brings decades of front-line experience in law enforcement, security, intelligence, risk management, emergency management, and behavioral and social sciences to develop violence prevention models and methods for organizations of all types and sizes worldwide.
Tailored Targeted Violence Prevention Strategies
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Our initial call will consist of an overview of Red5's services and our shared violence prevention capabilities in a tailored discussion around your security and intelligence needs, programs, and technologies, and answers to any questions you may have on our services, expertise, or customer support.