Melveen Stevenson, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Melveen is an HR and business advisor with more than 20 years of experience leading HR,
safety, and compliance initiatives across manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries. She
also serves as a university faculty member at California State University, where she teaches HR,
leadership, and labor relations/negotiations to the next generation of professionals.
Her work is grounded in practical, real-world experience and close collaboration with Security
and Safety leaders. Melveen is a national speaker and webinar presenter known for delivering
actionable, high-impact guidance that helps organizations strengthen safety culture, reduce risk,
and improve employee readiness.
Webinar Description
Workplace violence continues to rise across industries, and new state and federal initiatives are reshaping employer responsibilities in 2026. HR, Operations, and Safety leaders must be prepared not only to comply with evolving laws but also to equip employees with the awareness, confidence, and practical skills needed to stay safe.
This session provides a clear, actionable framework for preventing, identifying, and responding to potential threats in the workplace. Participants will learn how to recognize early warning signs, apply de-escalation strategies, and respond effectively using the Run/Hide/Fight model. The program also includes a leadership-focused roadmap outlining what organizations should do in the next 30–90 days to strengthen their violence-prevention culture and readiness.
Why Attend:
Workplace violence is no longer a rare or isolated event — it is a growing operational, legal, and cultural risk. This webinar helps organizations:
- Meet emerging compliance expectations
- Strengthen employee confidence and preparedness
- Reduce organizational liability
- Build a psychologically safe and prevention-focused culture
- Equip leaders with a practical action plan they can implement immediately
Attendees will leave with tools, templates, and strategies they can apply the same day.
Learning Objectives / Key Takeaways:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the four major types of workplace violence and the early behavioral warning
signs - Understand 2025–26 legal and regulatory updates, including CA SB 553, the NY Retail
Act, and state-level momentum - Apply de-escalation techniques grounded in law-enforcement and trauma-informed best
practices - Use the Run/Hide/Fight model effectively during an active threat situation
- Implement a 30–90 day leadership roadmap to strengthen organizational readiness,
reporting culture, and safety protocols
This session is ideal for:
- HR leaders and business partners
- Operations managers and frontline supervisors
- Safety and security professionals
- Senior leaders, directors, and VPs
- Anyone responsible for employee safety, compliance, or emergency preparedness
