The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on the Patterns of Workplace Violent Victimization

• In Event: COVID-19, Violence, and Victimization

Abstract

Given the possibility of increased exposure to WPV for essential workers during the initial phases of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to examine the frequency of violent victimizations prior to and during the widespread lockdown and phased reopening periods. Being informed by the routine activities theory, this study seeks to explain workplace violent victimization (WPV) during and after Covid-19 pandemic. This study relies on data collected by the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) to shed light on the patterns and risk factors of WPV following the global pandemic.

Authors

• Auzeen Shariati, George Mason University

• Yasemin Irvin-Erickson, George Mason University