Independent Workplace Investigations, Risk Assessments & Violence Prevention Consulting
Trusted by organizations across education, healthcare, corporate, and public sector environments across Canada.
Consulting Services
*Per hour fee based on seniority of assessor
Using evidence-based Structured Professional Judgment (SPJ)tools, we provide comprehensive violence risk assessments to help organizations identify, understand, and proactively manage risks related to interpersonal violence, threats, harassment, stalking, intimate partner violence, and workplace safety concerns.
Our assessments are informed by internationally recognized professional judgment frameworks, including:
SAM–Stalking Assessment and Management
SARA–Spousal Assault Risk Assessment
HCR-20–Historical, Clinical, Risk Management – 20
These tools support a structured, evidence-based evaluation ofhistorical factors, current behaviours, contextual stressors, and future risk scenarios, allowing organizations to move from reactive response to proactive prevention.
What the process includes
Our violence risk assessment process may include:
case intake and incident review
Review of reported concerns, incident history, complaints, witness statements, and available documentationstructured risk assessment
Application of validated SPJ tools such as SAM, SARA, and HCR-20 to assess the presence and relevance of key risk factorsinterviews and information gathering
Interviews with relevant parties, supervisors, HR, complainants, and other stakeholders, where appropriaterisk formulation and scenario planning
Identification of likely risk pathways, severity, imminence, and potential future escalation scenariosprotective and mitigating factors review
Consideration of existing supports, controls, environmental factors, and intervention opportunitiesrisk management recommendations
Practical, defensible recommendations to reduce risk, which may include safety planning, workplace controls, reporting pathways, monitoring strategies, and referral supportsfollow-up and reassessment support
Ongoing consultation and reassessment as circumstances evolve
Outcomes
Clients receive aclear written risk assessment reportthat outlines:
identified risk factors
level and nature of risk
potential escalation indicators
recommended control measures
safety and response planning recommendations
Our approach is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and designed to supportlegislative compliance, duty of care, and defensible decision-making.
*Per hour fee based on seniority of investigator
We provide independent, trauma-informed, and procedurally fair investigations into allegations of workplace violence, harassment, bullying, intimidation, threats, and other conduct that may impact employee safety, wellbeing, and organizational culture.
Our approach is grounded in legislative compliance, defensible process, and evidence-based fact-finding, helping organizations meet their obligations while reducing legal, operational, and reputational risk.
We conduct investigations in alignment with applicable legislation, organizational policy, and best practices, including workplace violence and harassment prevention requirements.
What the process includes
Our workplace investigation process may include:
initial intake and scope assessment
Review of the complaint, incident details, applicable policies, and legal obligations to determine scope, mandate, and investigation plandocument and evidence review
Analysis of emails, text messages, policies, security reports, CCTV, HR records, notes, and other relevant documentationinterviews with involved parties
Structured interviews with complainants, respondents, witnesses, supervisors, and other relevant stakeholderstimeline reconstruction and fact analysis
Development of a clear chronology of events to assess consistency, context, and relevant behavioural patternscredibility and reliability assessment
Evaluation of the evidence using established investigative principles, including consistency, corroboration, plausibility, and documentary supportpolicy and conduct assessment
Determination of whether conduct meets the threshold of workplace violence, harassment, bullying, or other policy breachesinvestigation findings report
A clear written report summarizing allegations, methodology, evidence reviewed, findings of fact, and conclusionrecommendations and risk mitigation
Practical recommendations to support organizational response, including corrective actions, policy updates, training, supervision, and safety controls
Types of matters we investigate
We support investigations involving:
workplace violence
verbal threats or intimidation
harassment and bullying
discrimination-related conduct concerns
interpersonal conflict with safety implications
supervisor / employee misconduct
retaliation concerns
psychological safety complaints
Our approach
Every investigation is conducted with a focus on:
neutrality and independence
confidentiality
trauma-informed interviewing
procedural fairness
clear and defensible documentation
Our goal is to provide organizations with a fair, objective, and evidence-based process that supports informed decision-making and safer workplaces.
*Per hour based on the seniority of facilitator
We help organizations design, strengthen, and deliver workplace violence and harassment prevention programs that are practical, legally defensible, and aligned with organizational culture.
Our services support employers in meeting their legislative obligations, duty of care, and internal policy requirements, while building safer, more respectful workplaces.
We work with organizations to develop clear policies, procedures, training materials, and facilitation strategies that support prevention, reporting, response, and leadership accountability.
What the process includes
Our workplace violence and harassment prevention consulting services may include:
policy review and development
Review of existing workplace violence, harassment, bullying, and respectful workplace policies to ensure alignment with legislation, best practices, and organizational riskprocedure and reporting pathway design
Development of practical response procedures, reporting flows, escalation pathways, and investigation processestraining needs assessment
Identification of audience-specific learning needs for employees, supervisors, managers, HR, and leadership teamscustom training development
Creation of tailored training modules, facilitator guides, participant resources, case studies, and scenario-based learning toolsleadership and supervisor training
Specialized training focused on obligations to respond, duty to inquire, early intervention, documentation, and risk mitigationfacilitated workshops and learning sessions
Delivery of engaging in-person or virtual sessions designed to support understanding, discussion, and practical applicationscenario-based facilitation
Use of realistic workplace scenarios, case studies, and facilitated discussion exercises to strengthen decision-making and confidenceprogram review and continuous improvement
Ongoing consultation to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and update materials as legislation and workplace risks evolve
Areas of focus
Programs may include:
workplace violence prevention
harassment and bullying prevention
psychological safety and respectful workplace culture
domestic / intimate partner violence in the workplace
reporting and response obligations
supervisor responsibilities
trauma-informed response practices
post-incident follow-up and support
Our approach
Our approach combines legislative compliance, harm reduction principles, and practical implementation.
We focus on building programs that are:
clear
accessible
trauma-informed
role-specific
operationally realistic
The goal is not simply policy compliance, but the development of a prevention-focused culture that supports safety, trust, and accountability.
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Email us today to explore your organization’s priorities and receive a no-cost initial assessment.
Precision and Thoroughness, Delivered
By integrating rigorous analysis with practical industry know‑how, we deliver customized, compliance‑focused investigations and risks assessments that address legislative compliance and limit liability.