Coding the WAVR-21:
A Sample Item

The WAVR-21 manual includes a chapter defining and explaining each of the 21 item-factors, and the coding criteria for each item. An item section begins with the key assessment question and risk indicators, followed by explanatory text describing the factor, it's relation to workplace violence risk, and offering examples. The sections conclude with relevant inquiry questions, and the coding criteria for the item. An example is Item 2: Homicidal Ideas, Violent Fantasies or Preoccupation.

Below are the key questions, risk indicators, relevant inquiry questions, and coding box with the coding criteria for Item 2:

Key Question: Does the subject reveal evidence of a general preoccupation with violent ideas, fantasies, weapons, or identification with perpetrators of violence, and are any of these ideas directed toward workplace targets?

Risk Indicators: Homicidal ideation or thoughts, especially toward anyone in the workforce; preoccupation with violent themes, fantasies, weapons, or violent groups; approval of violence, especially workplace violence; and identification with perpetrators of violence.

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Does the subject show a preoccupation with violent themes, fantasies, movies, interactive media, weapons, military paraphernalia, or violent groups?

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Does the subject approve of violence, especially workplace violence?

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Does the subject show any identification with fictional or real perpetrators of violence, especially workplace violence?