FAQs

Why do I need a workplace violence prevention program?

Depending on your practice setting, you may need a workplace violence prevention program for some or all of the following reasons, among others:

• Federal and state regulations, including OSHA;
• Joint Commission standards;
• Productivity metrics; 
• Staff turnover reduction; 
• Recruiting tool; and
• Worker’s compensation.

There are a lot of available programs for workplace violence prevention. What makes you different?

SAAVE was founded by clinical psychologists with decades of experience in federal law enforcement in corrections. This background allows us to bring both a clinical and a security focus to our work, emphasizing both arenas in violence risk management. We are adept at achieving good clinical outcomes while remaining attuned to threat. 

Expertise is important, but it won’t benefit you unless it is effectively communicated. The founders have been fortunate throughout our careers to be awarded numerous accolades for our training activities and conference hosting. SAAVE has We have extensive experience with both developing tailored training materials and with delivering training to groups of varying sizes and professional backgrounds.

SAAVE encourages a trauma-informed approach in patient care and employs a trauma-informed approach in our training activities.  With the statistics being what they are, we are keenly aware that we will be working with individuals who have previously been violently victimized at work.

Training is not therapy.  But you can look to SAAVE to honor what you and your team have been through and to provide training that makes your staff more comfortable and confident, rather than reactivated.

Are there differences in the training format as well?

Many programs use a “train-the trainer” approach that trains one member of the staff who then trains the others. This approach can seem easier and cheaper at first glance, but there are notable downsides. 

SAAVE trains teams, not individuals. Even if the team make-up changes over time, there will be a core group of people who not only know how to manage the risk of violence personally but also know how to intervene as a team. 

As an added benefit, studies show that working as a group towards a common goal improves commitment, team cohesion, and effective interpersonal communication. SAAVE’s approach to workplace violence prevention training improves the team’s violence prevention skills and also delivers the advantages of teambuilding exercises.

What are your rates?

We will meet with you to determine the needs of your organization and will then develop a proposal for mutual agreement. Factors affecting pricing include:

• Size of your team;
• Number of listening sessions needed;
• Format of training delivery (in-person versus virtual);
• Timing of training (typical office hours versus weekends or nights); and
• Number of follow-up sessions desired

We are committed to the value of transparency. This commitment is why you will find more on this site about our credentials, specific components of our curriculum, and factors affecting pricing than you will find almost anywhere else.

Do you work in industries other than healthcare?

Healthcare settings are SAAVE’s primary focus currently, but we are open to discussing the needs of your setting and whether our skill set could be a good fit. Please feel free to reach out.