Workplace Violence and Active Threat Preparedness: Prevention and Crisis Readiness

Live Webinar or Recording

August 27, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern

Credit: HRCI: 1.5, SHRM: 1.5, ATAHR: 1.5 (Live Only)

In today's workplace, ensuring a safe environment goes beyond physical security—it requires awareness, preparation, and proactive strategies to prevent violence before it occurs. This essential training equips business leaders, HR professionals, and employees with critical insights into recognizing warning signs, de-escalating potential threats, and responding effectively if an active shooter situation arises. From understanding workplace violence indicators to learning best practices based on real-life case studies, participants will gain actionable knowledge to protect their teams and organizations.

With new state-mandated workplace violence prevention laws emerging, including California’s groundbreaking requirements, this session offers key insights into evolving regulations and industry best practices. Learn how to build a culture of workplace safety, implement robust emergency action plans, and engage with law enforcement for optimal crisis response. Whether you're shaping policies at an executive level or ensuring frontline workers are prepared, this training provides the crucial tools you need to lead with confidence and safeguard your workplace.

Your Benefits for Attending:

• Learn to identify early warning signs of workplace violence and recognize escalation risks.
• Master de-escalation techniques to defuse volatile situations before they become dangerous.
• Understand and implement effective threat assessment and intervention strategies.
• Gain a working knowledge of Run, Hide, Fight principles for active shooter preparedness.
• Review key components of California’s SB 553 and other emerging state regulations.
• Create and implement emergency action plans tailored to your workplace.
• Develop post-incident recovery strategies to support employees and promote reintegration.

By attending this webinar, you’ll gain critical tools to prevent workplace violence and stay compliant with emerging laws. This training empowers you to lead safety initiatives that protect both people and the organization.

Who Should Attend:

• Human Resources professionals, all levels
• Employee relations specialists
• Senior business leaders
• Risk management professionals
• Facility managers
• Office managers
• Security and Safety professionals, all levels
• Legal counsel
• Business owners

Guest Speaker: Melveen Stevenson - M.S.Elemental, LLC

Level: Basic

Format: Live Webcast

Program Prerequisites: None

Advanced Preparation: None

This program has been approved for credit hours through the HR Certification Institute. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org.

Aurora Training Advantage is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.

Aurora Training Advantage is offering continuing education points designed to recognize dedication to training and excellence in human resources.