Urges large and small businesses to help break the cycle of violence through workplace intervention and education. Government studies estimate that women are subjected to an average of between 840,000 and 1.5 million violent victimizations by an intimate partner each year. Brutality often spills over into the workplace because a batterer knows the victim's routine and how to find her on the job.
Domestic violence plays an increasingly disruptive role in the workplace.
But when armed with resources and information, companies can effectively and inexpensively confront domestic violence without disrupting the workplace. A few large corporations, as well as advocacy groups, government agencies and labor unions have been assembling educational materials and support programs for their workers and members. Our goal is to provide employees with effective resources for getting help before problems escalate. Please email KC Wagner.