Create Distance to De-escalate a Crisis Situation

If possible, create distance between yourself and the person in crisis.  The more space you have, the more time you’ll have to react. "Stand at an angle to the person and off to the side because this is much less likely to escalate an agitated person's behavior. The Supportive Stance℠ helps you ease the person’s anxiety." (crisisprevention.com)

We always want to maximize safety and minimize harm. 

Workplace Violence Prevention Program

• Reporting Workplace Violence
• Training & Preventing Workplace Violence
• Resources & Support
• About Workplace Violence & Tools

Contact the Workplace Violence Prevention Unit:

• ViolencePrevention@ucdavis.edu