me write this answer so that it sounds more professional and make sure it is accurate. 1. As you think about violence in the workplace, describe ways to protect professionals and Clients including how your office is arranged. Provide a safe and comfortable environment for both the social worker and the client. Make sure there are enough exits. Don't put yourself in a position to be trapped; set up your office so you are closer to the door than the client, don't trap yourself in a corner. If you work where patient privacy won't be violated by utilizing open areas, set up your office so your coworkers can see you. Consider a window or portal in private rooms that would make it more noticeable if there is a violent situation if you can do it without violating the clients rights. Be proactive and learn de-escalation techniques. Stay calm, speak with a calm voice. Establish an incident reporting system that ensures that staff feel comfortable reporting incidents and don't fear retaliation or punishment for addressing concerns. Utilize security through limited or controlled entry, or if it is not cost-prohibitive, consider trained security on site. Always do an assessment of risk. Set boundaries with clients as to what is allowed and what isn't. Hold regular emergency response drills and practice situations that could occur, including how to handle potentially violent situations. Consider implementing additional safety measures, such as codes that would b