HR.com featured Shelly Barry, SVP of Human Resources at Recovery Centers of America, in its April 2026 Legal & Compliance Excellence issue. In her contributed article, Barry explores how workplace violence prevention must evolve beyond compliance to become a core strategic priority for HR leaders.
The piece highlights the unique challenges faced in behavioral health settings, where proactive planning, training and culture-building are essential to maintaining safe environments for both staff and patients. Barry emphasizes that effective prevention requires a holistic approach—one that integrates policy, communication and leadership accountability.
The feature reinforces Recovery Centers of America’s commitment to prioritizing employee safety and advancing best practices in HR leadership within the healthcare and behavioral health space.
Read the full article on HR.com here.
