What percentage of nonfatal violence occurs in the workplace according to the U.S. Department of Justice?

• A. Approximately 15%.
• B. Approximately 25%.
• C. Approximately 5%.
• D. Approximately 50%.

Answer: (A)

The question checks understanding of where nonfatal violence occurs, using Department of Justice statistics. According to DOJ data, about fifteen percent of nonfatal violent incidents happen in workplace settings. This means that while workplace violence is a real concern for employers and employees, it represents a minority portion of all nonfatal violence, with most incidents occurring in other locations. The figure is a point of reference for gauging risk at work relative to violence in other settings. The other options don’t align with DOJ findings, since they suggest much smaller or much larger shares than what the data indicate.