Domestic Violence in the Workplace

Domestic Violence in the Workplace

A recent survey regarding the impact of domestic violence on the workplace found that 44% of employed adults have experienced the effects of domestic violence in the workplace and 21% identified themselves as victims of intimate partner violence in the workplace.

~ Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence

Domestic Violence accounts for a growing segment of workplace violence incidents. The potential for violence to leave the home and enter the workplace is inevitable. The workplace is a perfect location for jealous, agitated, and angry partners to find victims who are otherwise "in hiding" and harass, intimidate and commit acts of violence against them and their co-workers.

There is no need to debate whether domestic violence is a workplace issue. It has been clearly established that domestic violence does spill into the workplace and that it puts not only the involved employee at risk, but his or her co-workers, supervisors, customers and clients as well.

Why Should Employers be Concerned?

Every workplace harassment and violence prevention plan should include a section that covers domestic violence. Nicole can consult with you to create a workplace violence plan that addresses the issue of domestic violence in the workplace. All of our business and occupational Realistic Safety Seminars include segments that teach employees and supervisors the dynamics of domestic violence and the best way to recognize and respond to domestic violence situations proactively, safely and effectively.

How can Realistic Safety Solutions Help?

The Impact of Domestic Violence in the Workplace

"44% of employed adults have experienced the effects of domestic violence in the workplace"

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