The Hidden Cost Curve: Violence, Physio, and PTSD

Violent incidents in schools do not end when the immediate situation is resolved. They initiate a secondary cost cycle that many district budgets and risk models fail to capture in full.

Post-incident costs commonly include:

• Emergency response and internal investigations

• Workers’ compensation and accommodation claims

• Physiotherapy and physical rehabilitation

• Long-term mental health support

• Substitute staffing during recovery periods

• Legal exposure, grievance handling, and case management