Violence in the workplace, 1970-1995: A Review of the literature

Violence is increasing both in society and in the workplace. Such episodes of violence may result in psychological trauma and in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in employee victims. This article reviews the published peer-reviewed literature in four areas of worksite violence: corporations and industry, police and corrections, schools and colleges, and healthcare settings. The review examines the nature and extent of worksite violence as well as the current interventions that are in place to facilitate employees response to and recovery from these events. Five preliminary findings emerge from the data and their implications are discussed.