Domestic violence effects employees' job performance and the corporate bottom line. Now, more than ever, businesses and unions are responding to employees' needs for assistance. Many companies already offer assistance programs to deal with a variety of issues, including alcoholism, drug addiction, family problems or mental disorders. Now they are beginning to incorporate assistance programs to deal with domestic violence. Assistance programs Hotlines, social service agencies, community mental health centers, and hospital emergency rooms and employee assistance programs are all possible sources of information and support.
Emotional support is also available from local women's advocacy groups and from women's shelters.
They can help deal with emergency planning, transportation, temporary shelter and the court system. These community resources can help battered women leave her battering relationship and turn her life around and the lives of her children around. Domestic violence affects the person being abused, the community, employers, family, friends and the children living in the home. You can stop violence in your own home by setting limits and being firm about what you will and will not tolerate. With the support of other relatives, friends or community support groups, you can begin to turn the situation around and restore peace and tranquility to your household.