Workplace Violence
Workplace Violence Prevention and Threat Management
Practical prevention programs that protect staff, patients, students, and visitors.
The SSMC Approach
Workplace violence is rarely spontaneous. It follows a trajectory of observable behavior, and organizations that know how to see and act on that trajectory intervene long before an incident occurs. SSMC builds prevention programs around that reality rather than around reaction.
Our engagements typically begin with an assessment of existing policy, reporting culture, incident data, and physical safeguards. From there we address behavior management and case handling, verbal de-escalation capability at the front line, active shooter response planning, and weapons detection strategy — including screening technology selection and staffing.
We then help you formalize a violence prevention program with defined roles, escalation thresholds, documentation standards, and training cadence. The result withstands regulatory review, accreditation survey, and post-incident scrutiny because it reflects recognized standards of care and is genuinely operational.
Core Capabilities
Threat Assessment and Management
We help you build and operate a multidisciplinary threat assessment team using a validated methodology, from initial report through case management and closure.
Workplace Violence Prevention Training
Audience-specific education covering warning behaviors, reporting pathways, verbal de-escalation, and documented compliance with regulatory expectations.
Active Shooter Response Planning
Realistic response planning, drills, and coordination with law enforcement — tailored to clinical, campus, retail, and corporate environments.