Violent Workplace

<p>The threat of violence concerns most people most profoundly. It has long been a topic of intensive academic practical and political debate. In recent years the workplace has emerged as a recognized site of violence threat and menace and this book will make a significant contribution to the growing literature on workplace violence. Using innovative research methods this book uniquely examines four of the most violence-prone occupations: the police; Accident and Emergency staff; social workers; mental health professionals. <em>The Violent Workplace</em> identifies similarities and differences between these occupations that are far from intuitive. It examines the diversity of experiences that shelter under the concept of 'violence and threats'; promotes the importance of the 'moral dimension' in experiences of violence; analyzes the impact of appearance and reputation in creating fear; discusses the importance of context in creating a sense of menace; and concludes by considering the practical implications of this research for handling violence and managing those who have suffered it.</p>