nce, developed by Comprehensive Health Education Foundation, is used to “…accomplish two goals: to encourage students to change the norms that promote and perpetuate violence, and to address factors that put students at risk for becoming involved with violence” (1).The other curriculum used at Tacoma School District is Kathy Beland’s Second Step, which is “…a curriculum designed to reduce impulsive and aggressive behavior in children, and increase their level of social competency through empathy training, interpersonal problem-solving, social skill training, and anger management” (1).Both programs utilize structured guidelines that assist in addressing violence at the onset. The programs present an essential perspective on the problem of violence, and contribute in teaching the most effective techniques in combating problematic behavior.Recently, The Boeing Company established a company-wide procedure that utilizes identification, assessment, and response tactics in addressing workplace violence. The procedure “…identifies one or more of the following as workplace violence: all threats to personal safety, including stalking, unwelcome touching, bullying, intimidating demeanor, or comments (written or verbal) directed at another” (Company Offices Procedure PRO-1870).Identifying and communicating ways to report threats and to report the occurrences of violence has become the responsibility of the newly established Threat Management Teams at The Boeing Company. Critical incidents must be responded to using resources such as psychologists and/or psychiatrists, security services, or local law enforcement. Dissemination of new directives, information, and resources in the form of brochures and videos regarding workplace violence will be forthcoming. Education and communication within the workforce are critical and essential. Employees will be required to complete and file Incide...
