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Victims reported acts of violence in formal written form in a range from 6.5% (psychological violence) to 10.9% (physical violence). The largest share of victims who did not report violence and did not speak to anyone about it were victims of sexual violence (17.9%). The main reason for not reporting the violence was the belief that reporting it would not change anything, followed by the fear of losing one's job.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Only a small share of the respondents reported violence in written form, the main reason being the victims\u2019 belief that reporting it would not change anything. This represents a severe criticism of the system for preventing workplace violence for it reveals the failure of response by leadership structures in healthcare organizations.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Implications for Nursing and Health Policy<\/jats:title><jats:p>Professional associations and the education system must prepare nurses for the prevention of violence and appropriate actions in the event of violent acts. 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