Workplace Violence Prevention Program
At UC ANR, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe and respected. A violence-free environment is not just a necessity but a fundamental right for everyone. Our Workplace Violence Prevention Program (WVPP) is being introduced as part of the University of California's systemwide initiative to enhance safety and support a positive work culture.
A Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP) is required for each University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) location. The plan should be considered part of every employee’s basic health and safety responsibilities. It contains guidelines that can be used to assist in the prevention and response to workplace violence incidents.Notifying Law Enforcement
Filing a Workplace Violence Prevention Report does NOT directly notify law enforcement.
For EMERGENCY situations, please contact 9-1-1
Emergency: Call 911 (to report a crime in progress or a life-threatening emergency)
Non-emergency: Contact local PD non-emergency number found online by searching for the local city/county name + non-emergency police phone number.
Cell phone users reporting emergencies may be advised to contact police with an alternative to 911 for geographic tracking of the call. Search online for your local city/county name + cell phone emergency number.
Violence Prevention Reporting Portal
To file a report, use the online reporting portal:
Use the following link to access UC ANR's Workplace Violence Prevention Incident Report portal: riskandsafety.com/u/wvpp/incident
To foster a culture of safety across all sites, we encourage employees to report incidents of workplace violence they experience or observe through the incident reporting portal as soon as it is safe to do so. While other reporting options exist, submitting reports to the portal as soon as possible best enables ANR and UC to compile, analyze, and most importantly act on incident data.
PDF Guide on Reporting:
Click here for a one page instructional guidance document on how to report.
Instructional Video:
Click here for an instructional video from UC Risk and Safety Solutions on Reporting a Workplace Violence Incident.
Please note: This is not a confidential resource. Other resources exist as private/confidential resources if an employee is seeking confidentiality (such as CARE or CAPS). Please refer to the Related Resources and Webpages section or contact us: violenceprevention@ucanr.edu
Filing an Anonymous report:
Incidents may also be reported anonymously through the UC Whistleblower Hotline, by phone at (800) 403-4744 or online at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/hotline
Please note that reporting anonymously limits the university's ability to follow up on alleged incident and address them through future preventative measures.
Reporting to Managers/Supervisors:
Employees may also report incidents of workplace violence to their manager or supervisor, so long as they feel comfortable doing so. If a manager or supervisor receives an incident report, including for incidents that result in an injury, they must ensure that the incident is submitted to the incident reporting portal. They can do this by submitting the report themselves on behalf of the employee or by assisting the employee in making the report.
WVPP Training Module
Employee Training is available through the UC's Learning Management System (LMS).
An email will be sent announcing the training module and linking you to the UC Learning Center/Learning Management System (LMS). The email may be sent from "hr-learning@ucdavis.edu".
Employees are required to complete the training module within 30 days from its assignment. Following initial completion, the training module will be an annual requirement.
To access the Workplace Violence Prevention Training module, visit the UC Learning Center online at: https://sdps.ucdavis.edu/departments/learning/uc-learning or http://lms.ucdavis.edu (UCD Login required)
Once you have logged in, click on Required Training where you will see the training listed. (If you do not see a "Required Training" option on your homepage, instead click "My Learner Dashboard" and then click "My Learning Assignments" to view your training requirements.) Contact UC Davis Learning and Development at hr-learning@ucdavis.edu if you need technical assistance.
Related Resources and Webpages
Listing of Related Resources and Webpages:
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP): https://safety.ucanr.edu/Plans,_Forms_and_Templates/IIPP/
Employee Support Services: click here to learn more.
UC ANR Safety Notes:
Workplace Violence Awareness
Workplace Violence Prevention
Workplace Violence Response
Violence and Harassment Resources: Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Resources - Discrimination and Sexual Violence Prevention and Response (ucanr.edu)
Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT): https://ucanr.edu/sites/BIT/
contact:behavior@ucanr.edu
Human Resources: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Personnel_Benefits/ or https://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRSPU/
Principals of Community: https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucanr/About_ANR/Principles_of_Community/
Informal Conflict Resolution: https://ucanr.edu/sites/ARG/PartOne/ANR/
Discrimination and Abusive Conduct prevention: https://ucanr.edu/sites/DiscriminationSexual_Violence/
Diversity and Inclusion at UC ANR: https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/Diversity/Affirmative_Action/
UC ANR Climate website (for information on policies, procedures, and resources related to freedom of expression and supporting a safe and inclusive environment for all members of the ANR community):
https://ucanr.edu/sites/climate/
Background on State Law
In September 2023, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 553 – Occupational Safety: Workplace Violence: Restraining Orders and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, which adds Section 6401.9 to the California Labor Code and requires employers to develop and implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, to record violent incidents on a log, and to train employees to identify, avoid, and report workplace violence. The law went into effect on July 1, 2024.
SB 553 applies to all UC locations and employees except:
- Employees who work remotely from a location that is outside UC’s control
- UC Health facilities, operations, and employees covered by the California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3342
- Law enforcement agencies that are a “department or participating department” as defined in the California Code of Regulations, Title 11, Section 1001 and complying with Title 8, Section 3203
For details about SB 553, visit the Cal/OSHA website: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Workplace-Violence/General-Industry.html
For more information about the UC Workplace Violence Prevention in General Industry, connect with UC ANR’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program Administrator, violenceprevention@ucanr.edu, or contact your location’s Safety Coordinator.
Contact Us
For more information, to provide feedback or ask questions, please contact the Workplace Violence Prevention Program Administrator at: violenceprevention@ucanr.edu
Prevention Plan Template for ANR Locations
UC ANR's comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan can be accessed by clicking here.
A template document will be made available for each UC ANR location from which to insert site specific information. Each ANR Office Location's WVPP shall be included as an appendix to the site Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP).
Location Directors or Safety Coordinators will work with Risk and Safety Services to develop a site specific Prevention Plan for use by their location.