South Shore Chamber of Commerce to host program on violence in the workplace

May 8, 2015 - PRLog -- The South Shore Chamber of Commerce (www.southshorechamber.org), the region’s largest Chamber today will host the program “Violence in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know” on Wednesday, May 20^th at the Chamber offices, 1050 Hingham Street, Rockland.

Slated from 8 to 9:30 a.m. the panel discussion program will address numerous aspects, including internal policies to keep employees safe; an overview of new laws relating to employers and victims of domestic violence; the impact of mental health issues in the workplace; the value of workplace violence training; and how psychological first aid and posttraumatic stress management can facilitate the healing process.

The professional panel will include:

·         Jennifer Bolton, Outreach & Education Manager with DOVE (Domestic Violence Ended)

·         Phil Quinn, Chief Psychologist and Director of EAP Services, South Shore Mental Health

·         Chris Turner, Regional Director of Training and Development with Securitas

Admission is $25 for South Shore Chamber and affiliate members and $50 for the general public.

To register to attend, contact hmccall@southshorechamber.org.

About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce

The South Shore Chamber of Commerce has long been recognized throughout the state as one of the most active and forceful advocates for the business community and numbers among the larger Chambers of Commerce nationally. The South Shore Chamber is a not-for-profit association of businesses in the communities south of Boston. It is committed to helping its members grow their businesses and to improve the business climate in the region. Members range in size from major international corporations headquartered on the South Shore to small local firms and sole proprietorships. For additional information on the Chamber, please visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.