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Violence Prevention: De-Escalating Parent and Guardian Confrontations Stats and Facts

FACTS

  • Workplace violence includes verbal aggression, threats, and intimidation.
  • Service-based roles experience higher rates of confrontational behaviour.
  • Early de-escalation significantly reduces the likelihood of violence.
  • Children are affected by exposure to adult conflict.
  • Clear procedures improve staff confidence and safety.

STATS

  • Verbal aggression accounts for a significant portion of reported workplace violence incidents.
  • Education and care sectors report higher exposure to emotionally charged interactions.
  • Organizations with de-escalation training report fewer incidents escalating to physical violence.
  • Early boundary-setting reduces repeat confrontations.
  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported over 37,000 nonfatal workplace violence injuries in 2022 caused by another person.
  • Workplace violence accounts for approximately 14% of all occupational fatalities in the United States (BLS, 2022).
  • In Canada, nearly 1 in 5 workers reports experiencing harassment or violence in the workplace, according to the Statistics Canada.