Domestic Violence and Violence in The Workplace

This essay provides an overview of the various types of workplace violence and their prevalence. While it is acknowledged that domestic violence can have a serious impact on an individual’s work, the focus of the essay is on violence that is not related to domestic issues. The essay provides a number of examples of types of workplace violence and discusses some of the reasons why they might occur. It also considers some of the occupations that are more likely to experience violence. The essay concludes with a reminder that workplace violence can be unpredictable and that it is important for employees to be aware of the risks.