Workplace Violence Prevention: Training & Preventing Workplace Violence

Incident Preparedness: Active Shooter Training

Active shooter situations have become more common, in public places and at work premises. This course will help you prepare to respond to an active shooter situation. You'll learn about typical characteristics of active shooter incidents, ways you can prepare now, and expert recommendations on how best to react when an attack is in progress. You'll also learn what to expect and how to react when law enforcement arrives. This course may include video scenario and discussion around topics dealing with active shooter events and workplace violence. Certain content may be difficult for some viewers and discretion is advised. This course was developed with subject matter provided by Eric L. Matson of Norsemen Training & Consulting Group, a global professional services company focusing on corporate, business and personal safety training. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.​​

Location: Virtual; Zoom

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Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO)

The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview (TERO) is a four-hour introductory training designed for UC Davis community members who play a role in recognizing and reporting threats or observable behaviors that may raise concern. The course emphasizes community involvement in violence prevention and introduces a behavioral approach to recognizing potential warning signs while respecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.

Participants will learn about risk factors, triggers and stressors, warning behaviors, and mitigating factors, as well as the importance of recognizing concerning changes in behavior and knowing where to seek assistance. The training is intended for awareness and informational purposes and does not qualify participants to independently assess or manage threats.

TERO is offered as part of a broader violence prevention and reporting partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), supporting a shared commitment to increasing awareness, strengthening reporting practices, and helping communities recognize and appropriately report concerning behaviors. The course is facilitated by experts within the UC Davis system who are Certified Master Trainers in Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management and is offered virtually on a quarterly basis.​​

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Mental Health First Aid®

Mental Health First Aid® focuses on recognizing the patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and appearance that show there might be a challenge in the workplace.​​

You will learn:

• How to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge.
• How to listen non-judgmentally and give reassurance to a person who may be experiencing a mental health challenge.
• How to refer someone to appropriate professional support and services.
• How to apply an action plan to non-crisis and crisis scenarios in the workplace.

Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use-related crisis.

Location: Virtual; Zoom
Date/Time: Monthly; Date/Time Vary; This is a two-day course, each day class will be from ​​9 AM - 12 PM

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