Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Protect Your People and Your Brand
Workplace violence is one of the fastest-growing safety threats facing businesses today. From verbal abuse and aggressive behavior to physical assaults and active shooter incidents, the impact can be devastating—both to your people and to your company’s reputation. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 active shooter incidents occur in the workplace.
At SafeHaven Security Group, we help businesses recognize warning signs, de-escalate risks, and develop proactive strategies to stop violence before it happens. Our Workplace Violence Prevention Training is designed for leaders, HR professionals, security staff, and employees at every level.
What Is Workplace Violence Prevention Training?
Workplace Violence Prevention Training is a structured program designed to help organizations recognize, respond to, and reduce the risk of violent incidents in the workplace. This training goes beyond basic safety protocols—it equips employees, managers, and security teams with the skills to identify early warning signs of aggression, apply de-escalation techniques, and implement proactive prevention strategies. By combining behavioral awareness, communication skills, and crisis response planning, Workplace Violence Prevention Training creates a safer work environment while reducing liability and protecting both people and brand reputation.
Who Should Attend Workplace Violence Training?
Corporate Leaders & Executives
HR & Employee Relations Professionals
Security & Safety Teams
Managers & Supervisors
All Employees as part of company-wide prevention initiatives
Why Workplace Violence Prevention Training Matters:
Protects Your People – Employees who feel safe are more engaged, productive, and loyal.
Reduces Liability – Training helps demonstrate compliance and due diligence in keeping staff safe.
Prepares Leaders for Crisis – Supervisors and HR teams are often on the front lines of conflict.
Safeguards Your Brand – A single incident can damage trust with employees, clients, and the public
What are the different options for workplace violence training?
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Threat Assessment and Consulting
Every act of violence has warning signs. Our threat experts provide behavioral assessments, site security evaluations, and strategic consulting to help you prevent incidents before they occur.
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Active Shooter Training
Active shooter incidents are unpredictable, but training saves lives. SafeHaven’s active shooter response training gives your team the tools they need to act fast, stay calm, and survive.
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Vulnerability Risk Assessment
Security gaps can go unnoticed until it’s too late. SafeHaven conducts vulnerability risk assessments to identify weak points in your physical security, policies, and procedures—before they become liabilities.
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Enterprise Risk Assessment
Risk isn’t just physical it’s operational, reputational, and strategic. SafeHaven offers enterprise-level security assessments and planning to help you understand where you're vulnerable and how to address it.
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Private Investigations
When sensitive issues arise—internal theft, harassment claims, or policy violations—SafeHaven’s investigators provide discreet, thorough investigative services.
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De-Escalation Training
Drawing on expertise from fields as diverse as psychology, crisis management, mental health, law enforcement, and more, our de-escalation training is comprehensive in its approach to safety in interpersonal conflict. Although there is a strong emphasis on verbal skills, other factors include body language, proxemics, and proper mindset. If your goal is to develop confidence in your ability to calm any situation, at work, at home, or on the street, this is your seminar.
Why Choose SafeHaven Security Group?
✔ Led by Security & Law Enforcement Experts – Our trainers have extensive experience in military, law enforcement, and corporate security.
✔ Custom Training Programs – We tailor courses to fit the needs of your organization.
✔ Hands-On, Reality-Based Learning – Go beyond theory with real-world scenarios and interactive training.
✔ Flexible On-Site or Virtual Training Options – Get expert instruction wherever you need it.
Your best defense is preparation. Protect your team, your organization, and yourself with professional active shooter training from SafeHaven Security Group.
Workplace Violence Experts
The SafeHaven Security Group team of experts act as a trusted resource, providing the highest level of professionalism and expertise in the security industry and bringing decades of experience in military, police, and corporate security to each client engagement.
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Mike Johnson
Director of Threat Management
Police Lieutenant - Retired, CIPM
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Michael McQuerrey
Law Enforcement Executive - Retired
Expert in Security Operations,
Facility Risk Assessments,
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James Atchley
Security Operations Site Manager
Expert in Surveillance Operations, SWAT Tactics, and Operations Planning
Certified Law Enforcement Instructor -
Steve Spurlock
Expert in Corporate Security, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Security Risk Management
Workplace Violence Prevention Frequently Asked Questions
What is workplace violence prevention?
Workplace violence prevention is a proactive approach to identifying, reducing, and managing behaviors or situations that could lead to violence at work. It includes recognizing warning signs, implementing de-escalation strategies, establishing reporting protocols, and training employees to respond appropriately to threats or incidents.
What qualifies as workplace violence?
Workplace violence includes more than physical attacks. It can involve verbal threats, harassment, intimidation, stalking, bullying, domestic violence that spills into the workplace, and active shooter incidents. Prevention programs address the full spectrum of behaviors that can place employees and organizations at risk.
Why is workplace violence prevention important for businesses?
Workplace violence can result in serious injuries, loss of life, legal liability, reputational damage, and long-term employee trauma. A strong prevention program helps protect employees, reduce risk, demonstrate due diligence, and maintain a safe, productive work environment.
What are common warning signs of workplace violence?
Warning signs may include changes in behavior, escalating anger, fixation on grievances, threats or aggressive language, social withdrawal, increased conflict with coworkers, or sudden performance issues. Training helps employees and leaders recognize these indicators early and take appropriate action.
Who should receive workplace violence prevention training?
All employees benefit from basic awareness training. Managers, supervisors, HR professionals, security teams, and senior leadership should receive more advanced training focused on threat assessment, de-escalation, documentation, and response planning.
How does workplace violence prevention training help?
Training equips employees with the skills to identify concerning behavior, respond calmly, de-escalate tense situations, and report issues through proper channels. It also helps organizations establish consistent response procedures and improve coordination during emergencies.
Is workplace violence prevention training required?
Requirements vary by industry and location, but many regulatory bodies and insurers strongly recommend it. In some sectors, such as healthcare and government, training is increasingly viewed as a best practice and a critical part of compliance and risk management.
How does active shooter training fit into workplace violence prevention?
Active shooter training is one component of a broader workplace violence prevention strategy. While prevention focuses on recognizing and stopping threats early, active shooter training prepares employees to respond effectively if a violent incident occurs despite preventive efforts.
Can workplace violence prevention be customized for different industries?
Yes. Effective prevention programs are tailored to an organization’s industry, facility layout, workforce, and risk profile. SafeHaven Security Group customizes training for environments such as manufacturing, healthcare, corporate offices, government facilities, and public venues.
How often should workplace violence prevention training be conducted?
Initial training should be provided to all employees, with refresher sessions conducted annually or whenever policies, risks, or staffing change. Leadership and response teams may require more frequent or advanced training.
How can SafeHaven Security Group help with workplace violence prevention?
SafeHaven Security Group provides expert-led workplace violence prevention training, threat assessment and consulting, vulnerability risk assessments, and active shooter preparedness. Our team brings real-world experience from law enforcement, military, and corporate security to help organizations build safer workplaces.