The psychology and law of workplace violence: a handbook for mental health professionals and employers

PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE / Irvin H. Perline : Basic psychological concepts of violence in the workplace

Risk factors associated with workplace violence

Frustration explosion

PART TWO: LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS REGARDING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE / Jona Goldschmidt : Compensation v. litigation

Employer liability and criminal history inquiries

Federal regulation of employer investigations and medical examinations

Employer liability for negligent hiring and supervision

Liability for negligent failure to protect from dangerous surroundings

Liability for claims brought by rejected applicants and terminated employees

PART THREE: CASE HISTORIES OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE / Irvin H. Perline : Civil disorder

Corporate and small business

Government facilities

Interpersonal relationships

Schools

Terrorist activities and hate crimes

Transportation

United States Postal Service

APPENDEXES: A: Chronology of workkplace violence case histories including perpetrator and victim information

B: Chronological listing of workplace violence case histories by state

C: Alphabetical listing of case histories by workplace.