Use Nonthreatening Nonverbals

"The more a person is in distress, the less they hear your words—and the more they react to your nonverbal communication. Be mindful of your gestures, facial expressions, movements, and tone of voice. Keeping your tone and body language neutral will go a long way toward defusing a situation." -Crisis Prevention Institute

Nonverbal communication is also:

• Personal space
• Body language
• Communication through touch
• Listening with empathy 

Reminder: April is Workplace Violence Awareness Month! Join us at an event. 

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