Workplace Violence Prevention

At UC Davis, aggressive behavior is not tolerated toward or from anyone, including patients, visitors, volunteers, students, physicians and/or staff members.

Workplace violence includes any ACT or THREAT of violence at the worksite.
If you see something, say something.

Reminder: Contact 911 in case of emergency


Reporting Workplace Violence

When to Report Workplace Violence:

  • Physical Harm or Risk of Physical Harm
  • Hitting, punching, pushing, kicking, spitting, shoving, throwing items, grabbing, physical sexual contact, etc. 
    Attempts to hit, punch, push, kick, spit on, shove, slap, grab, swinging at, throw items, attempt sexual contact, etc.
  • Verbal Harassment
  • Behavior, language, or gestures that frighten, humiliate, belittle, or degrade, including criticism or feedback that is delivered with yelling, screaming, threats, implicit threats, or insults.

    Making threats to block a person’s academic or other advancement, opportunities, or continued employment at the University without a legitimate business or educational purpose.

    Discriminatory or sexually harassing statements.

How to Report Workplace Violence:


Trainings & Workplace Violence Prevention

Interested in submitting a request or learning more about a Workplace Violence Prevention and/or Personal Safety Training tailored for you/your department? 

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Workplace Violence Prevention Staff