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The Leadership Blueprint for Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace violence remains a pressing challenge, affecting more than 2 million American workers annually and extending beyond physical assaults to include bullying, harassment, domestic abuse, and hostile environments. Rising concerns around mental health, suicide, and domestic violence signal the need for organizations to refresh and strengthen their approach to prevention.
Matt Doherty will share a comprehensive roadmap for developing and sustaining an effective workplace violence prevention program via the eight critical elements of a best practice-based plan — from building multidisciplinary threat management teams to conducting behavioral threat assessments, training employees, and fostering a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability.
Join us to better understand the critical steps organizations must take to not only comply with evolving legislation but also to create safer, more resilient workplaces. This session is particularly valuable for organizations seeking actionable guidance to protect employees, mitigate risks, and enhance organizational well-being.
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Speaker:
Matthew W. Doherty, Managing Director, Workforce Risk Management, Sikich
Matthew Doherty is nationally recognized for his work in violence prevention and threat assessment and management. As managing director of the Sikich workforce risk management team, Matt brings extensive experience gained in four decades of distinguished service across government and the private sector. He helps organizations build and expand violence prevention programs; assess and manage violence risks; train and empower workforces; and gain the business benefits that come with safe and supportive workplaces. Matt previously led the threat and violence risk management practice at Jensen Hughes, formerly Hillard Heintze, and retired from a 21-year career with the United States Secret Service as the U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge of the National Threat Assessment Center. He is a member of ATAP, ASIS and SHRM.
Session Learning Objectives:
- Understand workplace violence risks
- Learn key elements of prevention programs
- Apply strategies to enhance safety and compliance
When: Wednesday, October 7, 2025 | 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Networking 8:30 - 9:30 am
Presentation 9:30 - 10:30 am
Where: First Citizens Bank | 950 N Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22203
To access the main conference space, take the elevator to the first floor and turn right towards the reception desk. From the sidewalk you will enter through the main entrance of the building.
Metro: Ballston-MU
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This program is approved for CPE and CAE credit.
CAE: Domain 4 Operations. B Human Resources
CPE Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources
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Nonprofit and Resource Members are welcome to bring guests at no additional cost. To qualify, the guest must be employed by a nonprofit organization. FAR will verify nonprofit employment after registration, and the Member may be contacted if there are any issues with verification. If the guest does not meet the eligibility criteria, cancellation may be required.
