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The FBI's Threat Assessment for places of work suggests asking the following questions of individuals who are aware of a workforce offenders habits in order to determine the level of risk for violence from that individual. As a result of the answers to these questions the potential risk factor can be assessed and an intervention plan can be created.

'What has happened in the offender's life that may have prompted what is perceived as threatening? What comments has the offender made to family or coworkers?

'What does the offender think of their self in relationship to all others?

'Does the offender feel offended by someone else?

'Is the offender an individual who takes responsibility for their actions?

'How does the offender handle disappointment, loss or failures in their life?

'What is the interface of the offender with their co-workers?

'Does the offender feel the company is fair in their treatment of them?

'Are the offender experiencing difficulties with supervisors or management?

'Is the offender demonstrating concern with job responsibilities and practices?

'Has the offender been written up for unfavorable job performance or corrected by management?

'Are there personal traumas in the offender's life as a death or problems effecting family, health, romance, finances, debts, and bankruptcy?

'Does evidence point to offender's substance abuse, depression or mental illness?

'Is the offender demonstrating an interest in violence through movies, games, books, or magazines?

'Is the offender preoccupied with violence or showing interest in publicized violent events; or fascination with and/or recently acquired weapons?

'Has the offender stated to others that they have selected a particular target for their violence?

'Does the offender have an obsession with someone or are stalking and surveillance involved?

'Has the offender spoken of personal injury to themselves or others?

'Does the offender have a criminal record or demonstrated violence in the past?

'Has the offender expressed a plan or method of how they will enact violence?

'Does the plan sound reasonable and specific?

'Is the offender capable of carrying out their plan?