As the safety and security of our employees, and the general public is in the best interests of Arkansas Support Network, we are committed to working with our employees to provide a work environment free from violence, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior.
Zero Tolerance Policy
The Company has a zero tolerance policy regarding workplace violence and will not tolerate acts or threats of violence, harassment, intimidation, and other disruptive behavior, either physical or verbal, that occurs in the workplace or other areas. This applies to management, co-workers, employees, and non-employees such as contractors and visitors.
Workplace violence can include oral or written statements, gestures, or expressions that communicate a direct or indirect threat of physical harm, damage to property, or any intentional behavior that may cause a person to feel threatened.
Arkansas Support Network employees understanding that some of the individuals Arkansas Support Network supports may have behavioral health support needs. If an employee supports an individual with these types of needs, they will be informed and trained on how to handle these needs prior to supporting the individual.
Prohibited Conduct
Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to:
- Physically injuring another person.
- Threatening to injure a person or damage property by any means, including verbal, written, direct, indirect, or electronic means.
- Taking any action to place a person in reasonable fear of imminent harm or offensive contact.
- Possessing, brandishing, or using a weapon on Company property or while performing Company business except as permitted by state law.
- Violating a restraining order, order of protection, injunction against harassment, or other court order.
Reporting Incidents of Violence
Report to your Supervisor and Human Resources at asnhrdepartment@supports.org, in accordance with this policy, any behavior that compromises our ability to maintain a safe work environment. All reports will be investigated immediately and kept confidential, except where there is a legitimate need to know. You are expected to cooperate in any investigation of workplace violence. If an imminent danger or threat exists, employees should contact the local Police Department or dial 911.
Violations
Violating this policy may subject you to criminal charges as well as discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment.
Retaliation
Victims and witnesses of workplace violence will not be retaliated against in any manner. In addition, you will not be subject to discipline for, based on a reasonable belief, reporting a threat or for cooperating in an investigation.
If you initiate, participate, are involved in retaliation, or obstruct an investigation into conduct prohibited by this policy, you will be subject to discipline up to and including termination.
If you believe you have been wrongfully retaliated against, immediately report the matter to Human Resources at
asnhrdepartment@supports.org.