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founded in 1984 near Washington, DC, and now unifies the complementary
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Vance, a global investigation and security consulting firm with extensive
experience in dealing with risk management and workplace violence prevention,
recommends some simple steps that companies and their employees can take
during the holidays to avoid or reduce the threat of workplace violence. Signs include
disruptive outbursts or anger out of proportion to the source of
agitation, swift and observable mood swings or any extreme or unusual
behavior.

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According to the U. ACHA-NCHA data
also revealed 2. "Prevention programs are the key, and successful ones
require commitment from health professionals and administrators. For more information, visit http://www.

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offices and buildings if an emergency occurs. If none exist, make a New
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Preventing Holiday Workplace Violence Requires Simple Precautions Advises Vance

"By recognizing and acting on these warning signs, violent
incidents can be prevented or controlled before they become tragedies. Violence often
is the result of outsiders entering the workplace for confrontations
with employees.

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"Campus violence can seriously affect student learning
and their mental and physical health, making it a health problem that requires
immediate attention," said Joetta L .

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3% of men reported being in a physically
abusive relationship and 1."
The White Paper is available online at
http://www.acha.org/info_resources/guidelines.

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Department of Justice's Violent Victimization of
College Students survey, between 1995 and 2002 students ages 18-24 were
victims of approximately 479,000 violent crimes annually.
* Institute or review a formal plan of action for use in the event of
emergencies.

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WASHINGTON, Far too often the holiday season,
traditionally a time of family gatherings, celebrations and other festive
activities, is marred by violence, often occurring in the workplace.
* Be familiar with emergency plans and procedures. Encourage co-workers to do
likewise.

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American College Health Association White Paper Examines Violent Acts on College and University Campuses

cfm. Ongoing
efforts such as the Campus Violence White Paper and ACHA -National College
Health Assessment help the association advocate for student health by
integrating the critical role of college health into the mission of higher
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BALTIMORE, In an effort to confront the issue of
campus violence at college and universities, the American College Health
Association (ACHA) has released a White Paper that chronicles the scope of the
problem , presents significant data, and recommends models for prevention.
The term "campus violence" includes shootings, murder-suicide, homicide,
suicide, rape, dating violence, harassment, assault , stalking, hazing, arson,
and hate crimes based on gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation . The
White Paper analyzes the patterns of these violent incidents, methodological
problems with collecting crime data, and underlying issues, such as sports
culture and alcohol use.7% of women and 1.vanceglobal.

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2% of men report being in an
emotionally abusive relationship within the last school year. Carr, PhD, chair of the ACHA Campus
Violence Committee. With 3,700 employees and highly specialized solutions, Vance is
one of the most trusted investigation and security consulting firms in the
world , with operations in the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East.

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The American College Health Association, the nation's principal advocate
and leadership organization for college and university health, represents a
diverse membership that provides and supports the delivery of health care and
prevention and wellness services for the nation's college students.

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The paper also focuses on legal mandates, policy
recommendations, and promising practices to help prevent the problem.

Vance recommends that companies:
* Review emergency procedures with employees.

Its most extreme form, homicide, is the second leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the United States.

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org. Alert your managers to potentially dangerous situations and be
empathetic to co-workers who may be struggling with holiday pressures and
stress.

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Data from the Spring
2004 ACHA-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) indicates that out of
a sample of 47,202 students, 15.0% of men reported being in a
sexually abusive relationship within that time frame."

Vance suggests that individuals:
* Be on the alert for changes in behavior of colleagues.

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S. Law
enforcement officials and domestic violence centers report increased levels of
violence during the holidays, attributable to increased stress and fatigue,
over-commercialization and financial pressures."
Vance publishes a Safety Measures Handbook that provides additional
information on workplace safety and security.

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For a copy of the handbook
and/or to set up an interview with Ray O'Hara and other Vance experts, please
contact:

Joe Gavaghan
SparkSource
781-418-2419
jgavaghan@sparksource.

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* Remind employees of benefit programs providing counseling and stress
reduction programs to reduce holiday and/or workplace stress and
encourage employees to seek assistance for themselves or colleagues
when needed.
For more information, visit http://www.

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ACHA is committed to deconstructing campus violence through the
circulation of its White Paper and by tapping into its members' experiences in
addressing this issue.
* Be aware of strangers in and around company facilities.

"It is always better to act than react," O'Hara advises . The holidays should be a joyous time of year and can remain that way
if simple, common-sense precautions are followed.

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"There are almost always warning signs that precede workplace violence
during the holidays or at any other time," notes Ray O'Hara, Vance Senior
Managing Director. "Don't ignore
warning signs .