“The Benefits of CPTED Practices in Reducing Workplace Violence . Name at least CPTED practices which may aid in the reduction of or mitigation of workplace violence.

The Benefits of CPTED Practices in Reducing Workplace Violence

Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) is a set of strategies and techniques used to reduce the risk of workplace violence. CPTED consists of four techniques: natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial reinforcement, and maintenance. Natural surveillance is the idea that security is enhanced when people can easily observe the public areas of space. Natural access control is the practice of using physical barriers to control access to a particular area. Territorial reinforcement is the idea that people’s behavior is influenced by how their environment is designed and develops an attachment to certain areas (Sam, 2016). Finally, maintenance is the practice of caring for an area in order to reduce the risk of violence and criminal activity. When implemented properly, CPTED can reduce the risk of workplace violence by providing a safer environment for employees and visitors. For example, natural surveillance can help reduce the risk of workplace violence by deterring potential perpetrators from targeting a space, as they may believe that they are more likely to be seen and caught (Sam, 2016). Additionally, natural access control can be used to limit access to certain areas, making it more difficult for potential perpetrators to gain access to the space. Additionally, territorial reinforcement encourages people to take ownership… Cont…