500 Domestic Violence Assaults at Work
2009 Research Study
Addressing
Domestic Violence at Work
Book by Johnny Lee
Published by HRD Press 2004
Highlighting cases of actual
incidents of workplace violence, this comprehensive resource will help
you:
• Recognize the
warning signs of domestic violence
• Handle legal issues
• Develop appropriate policies
• Understand the impact of domestic violence on business
• Know what to do if the batterer is an employee
• Communicate with victims
• Make your entire workplace more secure
• Train employees on domestic violence protocol
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What can an Employer can do for
their Organization?
Adopt a policy and
protocol
Assemble an
interdisciplinary team including but not limited to human
resources (including employee assistance programs if
applicable), upper administration, legal counsel, security, and
union (if applicable) to determine exact stipulations of the
policy and protocol.
If possible,
adapt existing policies to include domestic violence components.
Or implementing a new and separate domestic violence policy to
provide a more comprehensive approach and make a stronger
statement to employees.
It is strongly suggested to have a general workplace violence
policy that would work in conjunction with the domestic violence
policy.
Create and foster awareness and a supportive environment
Establish a
clear and strong message that domestic violence victims will be
supported and perpetrators will be held account.
Announce when the domestic violence policy is completed and
available for all employees to read.
Include educational/informative articles about domestic violence
in your company newsletter and list community domestic violence
resources.
Create or obtain posters with help line numbers to display in
restrooms and break rooms.
Offer brown bag informational lunches, inviting the local
service provider to facilitate.
Educate employees
Provide training covering issues such as,
The Domestic
Violence in the Workplace Policy
How to recognizing warning signs and assist possible victims of
abuse
The importance of and how to report concerns of threats to the
workplace
The dynamics of domestic violence
Provide appropriate training to various levels of responsibility
and staff
Crisis Management Teams
Supervisors
Employees
Work with your
local domestic violence service provider
Develop
contacts with local domestic violence service providers.
Professionals in domestic violence may be willing to be a
resource to your EAP, working with you to support employees who
seek help internally.
They may be willing to provide or assist in-service training
programs to your managers and employees on how to recognize and
respond to victims and batterers in the workplace.
Support local
agencies
Provide
financial assistance. Most are non-profit organizations with
contributions being tax-deductible.
In-kind donations are often needed, in the form of computers,
office supplies, food, toys, clothing, and shelter.
Consultation and other services are also needed: legal
expertise, accounting assistance, printing, and strategic
planning.
Offer to include their staff in your professional development
programs.
Encourage and support employees to volunteer with community
agencies.
If you are retail or service operation, coordinate with local
businesses to host a "Shop to End Domestic Violence Day" with a
portion of the proceeds to support community agencies.
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Agency?
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Want
to do outreach to your
business community
on your own?
Domestic Violence in the Workplace
Outreach Kit
DV and Employment
Protective Factors Wheel
RESOURCES
The Workplaces Respond to
Domestic and Sexual Violence: A National Resource Center
ABA Commission on Domestic Violence
American Bar Association- Laws, Resources, Legislation
Ramsey County PH- Workplace Resource
Training program, awareness material and more
Legal Momentum: Workplace Resources
Legal help - Laws, Resources, Legislation
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence -Coalition
of employers- very helpful and extensive resource listing
FVPF - Workplace Resources
Place to order their training materials, Free videos and
more
Family Violence Prevention Fund: Programs:
Workplace: Workplace Resources
Resource listings
RSS Feed - "dv cases" via Peace at Work
List of cases of DV assaults at work - updated daily
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