First, seek medical attention if needed and file a Comprehensive Injury Report and a UFT incident report.
Then, reach out to the union's Victim Support Program. The Victim Support Program provides support and practical assistance for staff members who are victims of workplace violence. After receiving an incident report, they will follow up with a phone call and go over DOE procedures, forms and requirements as well as procedures of the criminal justice system. We can also provide staff to accompany members to the DOE’s Medical Bureau and to the courts.
The program also offers victim outreach, psychological counseling and crisis intervention. All services are free and completely confidential. For further information, call the Victim Support Program hotline at 212-598-6853. You can also read more about the Victim Support Program on the UFT website.