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#1 Posted : 28 March 2007 14:53:00(UTC)
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Posted By Edward Deighan Could anyone advise me where I can get information on violence at work. The occupation under examination is people who work with alcoholics and drug users in a residential and non residential centre i.e. drop in centre. Any advice would be appreciated. I am completing an assignment. Many Thanks
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#2 Posted : 28 March 2007 16:02:00(UTC)
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Posted By Gilly Margrave Most public and health service Trade Unions put out guidance. UNISON's can be found at: http://www.unison.org.uk/acrobat/13024.pdf Gilly
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#3 Posted : 29 March 2007 10:19:00(UTC)
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Posted By J Knight Suzy Lamplugh Trust, though their emphasis is on the personal safety aspects rather than the violence as such, John
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#4 Posted : 29 March 2007 10:23:00(UTC)
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Posted By John D Crosby Edward Try contacting your local Mental Health Trust as they have specialist units dealing with these people and normally have well proven systems. John C
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#5 Posted : 29 March 2007 12:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Andy Farrall Hi Edward, I would suggest you speak to the Institute for Conflict Management (ICM) on: 0116 260 6961 (Although I am a member of the Institute I have no financial interest in it). Regards, Andy
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#6 Posted : 29 March 2007 15:15:00(UTC)
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Posted By Lynn Try searching for information on 'challenging behaviour' rather than violence. I work for a charity which supports people with these behaviour patterns, and it is never refered to as 'violence'.
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