Workplace Violence Each year millions of employees are victimized with workplace violence. Even though there are laws in place, it is not enough to deter the problem. Violence of any kind should not be tolerated (Taylor). Offenders should be punished at the first incidence, whether it is verbal abuse, physical abuse, or emotional abuse.

Workplace violence could be deterred by not accepting violence, regardless of the reasons behind it. There is no acceptable excuse for violence of any kind. Violence causes emotional damage, even if there is no physical abuse. Name calling, degrading a person's work or well-being, or not giving credit where credit is due is emotional damage inflicted on the victim. Employees do not have to accept unacceptable behavior, regardless of who it comes from. Whether it is from a customer, another employee, or even the boss, violence is unacceptable.

Some people do not report violence because of fear of repercussions, they...

It is the management's responsibility to maintain a well written zero tolerance policy, enforce the policy, and take immediate action of investigation and handling the situation as each situation arises. It is also the management's responsibility to address concerns that violence arises from. Employee concerns where violence can occur are serious and should be treated that way.
Employees should take the responsibility to report each incidence regardless of how minor it is felt to be. Minor offenses can lead to major offenses, even to the point of murder. Violence comes in the forms of verbal, emotional, and physical abuse as well as harassment. Police and other authorities should be called as necessary to handle the situation. Employees should not have to rely just on the management to handle a situation.

Some employees feel they…