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About

The Workplace Violence Prevention Association (WVPA) provides businesses the guidance and support needed to establish, implement, and maintain an effective workplace violence prevention plan.

Our Expertise

We bring together our content expertise in a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach to ensure our members and clients build consistent and effective practices to prevent violence in the workplace. Workplace violence prevention requires perspectives beyond only safety and security professionals. We bring vast experience in building professional membership organizations to deliver services beyond the expectations of our members.

Our Commitment to Results

WVPA membership provides access to the latest research, policy templates, checklists, training, and compliance requirements for CA SB 553. We have created a low price point for membership and services along with free training and resources for those wanting to learn more about our organization. We are committed to delivering materials and training that exceed expectations and regularly growing and enhancing our member benefits.

Our Philosophy

WVPA is dedicated to developing and sharing content and process expertise in workplace violence prevention. We believe in an interdisciplinary approach that encourages collaboration among safety/security, psychology, law enforcement, human resources, legal scholars, and diversity advocates. We believe in a growth-based process that ensures compliance with state regulations and anticipates changes in regulations and best practice.

Our Experience

Our team members provide training and consulting services for critical incident response, disaster preparation, and emergency response to law enforcement personnel, K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, local governments, and property management companies nationwide. We represent a wide range of fields of study and provide a broad knowledge base for working with businesses of all types and sizes.

Leadership Team

Brian Van Brunt

Dr. Brian Van Brunt

President, WVPA

Director of Behavior and Threat Management, DPrep, Inc.

Charlie Taylor

Charlie Taylor

Vice President, WVPA

Physical Safety/Security Expert, DPrep, Inc.

Brian Heider

Brian Heider

Executive Director, WVPA

President, Axiom Investigations Group

Robert Scholz

Robert Scholz

Director of Client Relations, WVPA

The Change Place Counseling, Consulting and Training

Bethany Smith

Bethany Smith

Chief Executive Officer, WVPA

Director of Safety, DPrep, Inc.

Executive Council

Elmo Banning

Elmo Banning

President and CEO

DPrep, Inc.

Timothy Lawler

Dr. Timothy Lawler

Board Certified in Occupational Medicine

Amy Murphy

Dr. Amy Murphy

Associate Professor

Angelo State University

Chris Taylor

Dr. Chris Taylor

President

The International Alliance for CARE and Threat Teams

Advisory Board

Sylvia Chapa

Sylvia Chapa

Chief of Police (ret.)

College of the Mainland

Jeanne Clifton

Jeanne Clifton

Reading & Study Skills Coordinator for TRIO SSS

Salem State University

David Denino

David Denino

Master Trainer, QPR Institute

Mental Health Lead, American Red Cross

Joseph Dooley

Chief Joseph Dooley

Senior Director of Public Safety & Security Solutions

Mutualink

Poppy Fitch

Dr. Poppy Fitch

Dean, Wellness and DSPS

San Diego Community College District

Allison Frost

Allison Frost

Case Management

Utah State University

Rachael Frost

Rachael Frost

Chief Executive Officer

Frost ICED

Belinda Guthrie

Belinda Guthrie

Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity

Vassar College

Tammy Hodo

Dr. Tammy Hodo

President

All Things Diverse

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Texas A&M University

Patti Maenza

Patti Maenza

Founder/Principal

People Projects, LLC

Lisa Pescara-Kovach

Dr. Lisa Pescara-Kovach

Professor, University of Toledo

Director, Center for Education in Mass Violence and Suicide

Vanessa Pomarico

Dr. Vanessa Pomarico

Lead Clinician for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Northeast Medical Group

MJ Raleigh

Dr. Mary-Jeanne (MJ) Raleigh

School Psychologist

St. Johnsbury School District

Karen Sullins

Karen Humphrey Sullins

Founder & President

Healing Hearts to Resiliency, Inc

Chris Usher

Chris Usher

Director of Audits and Investigations

Westgate Resorts

Jacques Whitfield

Jacques Whitfield

Senior Practice Leader for DEIB

CPS HR Consulting

Dave Wilson

Dave Wilson

Deputy Director of Student Services

University of East London

Carolyn Reinach Wolf

Carolyn Reinach Wolf

Executive Partner

Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP

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WVPA is here to support your business, organization, or institution in preparing for and responding to threats and violence.

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13089 Peyton Dr. Suite C

Chino Hills, CA 91709

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