Workplace Violence Prevention
A Comprehensive How-To Guide & Checklist for Security Practitioners
Workplace violence prevention is no longer optional, or static. This 2026 edition guide and checklist helps you build, assess, and strengthen a program that meets today’s rising expectations and evolving regulatory landscape.
What You'll Learn
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How to build a compliant, end-to-end workplace violence prevention program
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What the emerging multi-state baseline means for your organization
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How to implement effective incident reporting, training, and risk assessments
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How to align security, HR, and leadership around a unified approach
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Practical checklists to pressure-test and continuously improve your program
Foreword by Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones
Head of Physical Security, Western Governors University
Amanda Jones, MPA, CPP, PCI, is a strategic security leader with 20+ years of experience across public and private sectors. As Head of Physical Security at Western Governors University, she leads global security strategy, operations, and risk management.
She specializes in building scalable security programs, emergency management, and business continuity, aligning security initiatives with organizational goals. Previously, she held senior roles at Qualtrics and Guilford County, driving improvements in incident reduction, compliance, and efficiency.
A recognized thought leader in workplace violence prevention, Amanda has been featured in Security Magazine and named one of the Top Influential Women in Security.