Workplace Violence Prevention

The Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) aims to adopt a safe work environment by addressing violent or potentially violent situations, with an emphasis on prevention.

California's Senate Bill 553, which took effect on July 1, 2024, introduced a law aimed at improving safety and security in all workplaces, including schools. The bill mandates that employers develop a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) as part of their safety measures. These plans are designed to identify, assess, and mitigate potential hazards, ensuring a safer environment for both employees and students. By implementing these measures, VUSD is committed to safeguarding our educational settings, ensuring a secure, supportive, and productive leaning environment for all.

Reporting Forms

Complete the Workplace Violence Reporting Form

This form is to be completed by employees that have identified an incident, threat or concern related to workplace violence.

Workplace Violence Form

Complete the Witness Statement Form

The witness statement form must be completed by the witness within two (2) days following the incident, if applicable.

Witness Statement Form

Types of Workplace Violence

Employees who may experience workplace violence should follow the appropriate violence type and steps above.

Type I: Violence by Strangers

A person who has no legitimate business at the workplace.

Steps to take if this type of workplace violence occurs.

Move to a safe location, call 911 if in immediate danger
Notify your supervisor
Complete the “Workplace Violence Incident Report Form” within 24-hours
Consider support available through employee assistance programs

Type II: Violence by Customers/Clients

Violence directed at employees by visitors, students, customers.

Steps to take if this type of workplace violence occurs.

Move to a safe location, call 911 if in immediate danger
Notify your supervisor
Complete the “Workplace Violence Incident Report Form” within 24-hours
Consider whether the event distinguishes the need to follow normal student behavior reporting processes such as within PowerSchool or Behavioral Emergency Reports (BER).
Consider support available through employee assistance programs

Type III: Violence by Co-workers

Workplace violence against an employee by a present or former employee, supervisor, or manager.

Steps to take if this type of workplace violence occurs.

Move to a safe location, call 911 if in immediate danger
Notify your supervisor
Complete the “Workplace Violence Incident Report Form” within 24-hours
Consider support available through employee assistance programs

Type IV: Violence by Personal Relations

Workplace violence committed by a person who does not work for VUSD but has or is known to have had a personal relationship with an employee. Personal relations include a current or former spouse, family member, friend, or acquaintance. I.e. Domestic abuse situations, where a partner comes to the worksite to do harm.

Steps to take if this type of workplace violence occurs.

Move to a safe location, call 911 if in immediate danger
Notify your supervisor
Complete the “Workplace Violence Incident Report Form” within 24-hours
Consider support available through employee assistance programs

Supervisors

Follow up support & investigative steps.

After being informed of Workplace Violence:

Was there medical attention needed or a worker’s compensation claim filed as a result of violence?
Did anything rise to the level of a formal complaint or investigation?
Consider the procedures located in the Workplace Violence Prevention plan for post incident response?
Did the involved employee(s) receive information on EAP services?