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disturbing to me is the fact that nowhere will you find mention of services designed to “prevent” sexual assault from occurring in the first place.


We need to teach women to recognize potential situations that can lead to sexual assault and how to prevent predators from gaining the access needed to perpetrate their crimes.


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SCHOOL VIOLENCE Ohio Bill Would Require Certain Security Measures In New Schools


A bill before the Ohio General Assembly would require that specific security features be incorporated into the design plans of any new school buildings to be constructed throughout the state moving forward.


Introduced by State Rep. John Rogers, House Bill 446 is intended to increase both student and employee safety and has garnered bipartisan support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the state.


―This is a sensible, proactive approach for new construction and is just one facet of helping to provide a safe learning environment for our children, teachers and staff,‖ Rep. Rogers said in a statement. ―Requiring these features to be included during the initial design is also more cost effective than retrofitting at a later time.


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View It! High Society: Prescription and Illegal Drugs in the Workplace [Photo Gallery]


Sandy Smith Best Practices for Dealing with Drug Use in the Workplace


First and foremost, says Shannon Dennis, vice president at Industrial Safety Solutions Inc., have a written policy "so you won't have inconsistency, which can lead to discrimination claims." That policy should identify desired behaviors, prohibitions and the consequences for violating it, she advises. Also, indicate whether the policy is for federally mandated drug testing or if it is the business' independent authority.


Numerous states permit the use of medical marijuana, and two states – Colorado and Washington – have legalized it for recreational purposes. Some states, such as Minnesota and Arizona, have implemented laws restricting employers‘ ability to fire employees who use medical marijuana on their own time.


The changing landscape associated with state-by-state ―legalization‖ of marijuana use only adds to the confusion that employers already face in dealing with sometimes conflicting rules and regulations regarding drug testing and substance abuse.


Add in the increasing abuse of prescription drugs and the use of over -the-counter medications, and things can get very confusing.


Watch the ―High Society: Substance Abuse Challenges in Today‘s Workplace‖ to learn the latest best practices to address these concerns. This session was presented at 2014 The Safety Leadership Conference


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