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April 28, 2009

Haddon’s Matrix- physical violence

Pre-injury

Human (victim)
‧ Race
‧ Gender
‧ Personality
‧ Illness history
‧ Work experience
‧ Violence training

Agent (perpetrator)
‧ History of violent behavior
‧ Socioeconomic status

Environment
‧ Frequency of violence in the media
‧ School location
‧ School type
‧ Violence tolerance
‧ Physical design

Injury

Human (victim)
‧ Age
‧ Gender
‧ Body mess
‧ Violence management

Agent (perpetrator)
‧ Drug or alcohol use
‧ Weapon used
‧ Number of perpetrators

Environment
‧ Security system in use


Post-injury

Human (victim)
‧ Age of victim general health condition
‧ Reaction time
‧ Rehabilitation

Agent (perpetrator)
‧ Mental impairment
‧ Other relevant activities

Environment
‧ Public support for injury care and mental health clinic
‧ Employee assistance


Total losses/costs

Human (victim)
‧ Damage to people
‧ Lost work time

Agent (perpetrator)
‧ Damage to equipment

Environment
‧Damage to society