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Suicide is a Gun Issue

Did you know that according to data compiled by the CDC, there were 27,038 suicides by guns in 2022 according to the CDC? Mental Health or Gun Issue A person who is considering suicide might exhibit a change in attitude or behavior, such as speaking or moving with unusual speed or slowness.  In addition, the person might suddenly become less concerned about their appearance and exhibit dangerous or self-harmful behavior. In a firearm-related suicide, you must consider that person’s access to guns and why concerned family members or friends were not able to take action. ERPO, US Supreme Court,...

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Stopping Lone Wolf Attacks

Learn about the five concerning factors with this type of terrorism There has been a significant rise in individual, unaffiliated terrorist attackers, especially in Western countries. Data from the Global Terrorism Index indicates that the proportion of unaffiliated attacks has surged from under 5% in the mid-1970s to over 70% between 2014 and 2018. This increase reflects a decline in organized far-left political terrorism and a rise in far-right mass or spree shootings, often perpetrated by individuals who were self-radicalized or radicalized primarily via the internet rather than in-person contact with other far-right individuals or groups, according to Vision...

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How to Deal with Workplace Threats

Workplace physical, verbal, or psychological threats can severely impact employees’ morale, productivity, and well-being. Both employers and employees must recognize, address, and prevent these threats to ensure a safe and harmonious work environment. This blog post aims to provide practical strategies for dealing with them. Recognize the Threat Before you can address the issue, you need to recognize it. Workplace threats can be: Do Not Engage If you are faced with an immediate threat: Document Everything Maintain a record of the threat, including: Report the Threat Always report it to your immediate supervisor, the Human Resources department, and the...

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