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Categories of Violence
| Type | Description | |
| 1 | Violent acts by criminals, who have no other connection with the workplace, but enter to commit a robbery or another crime. |  |
| 2 | Violence directed at employees by customers, clients, patients, students, inmates, or any others for whom an organization provides services. |  |
| 3 | Violence against coworkers, supervisors or managers by a current or former employee. |  |
| 4 | Violence committed in the workplace by someone who has a personal relationship with the employee, such as a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, or domestic partner. |  |
Why Does New York Care About Preventing Violence in the Workplace?
- Employees and customers have a right to a safe and secure workplace
- Workplace violence can impact employees’ physical and mental well-being
- Workplace violence interferes with the work of the State
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New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations
New York State Department of State
Human Resources Management Training & Development