Bridges Domestic Violence Center, the only domestic violence shelter in Williamson County Tennessee, offers training for companies on how domestic violence can affect the workplace.

1. Domestic Violence in the Workplace as adapted from Peace at Work

2. Susan Still’s Story

3. Domestic Violence A pattern of behavior meant to control the victim: psychologically sexually socially emotionally economically

4. Domestic violence comes in many forms.

7. number of female employees

9. 98%: violence affected ability to concentrate at work

10. nearly 80% of women said abuser came to workplace

11. 13% assaulted at work

13. emails

15. fear if they have problemsExtreme violence by abuser, possibly to other staff Possible lawsuits if victim is fired

17. Chicago, 2004: daycare worker fired after telling employer she has a restraining order on her husband

19. Addressing Domestic Violence recognize document communicate refer support protect

21. behavioral

23. defensiveness over signs

24. hiding/minimizing presence or seriousness of injuries

25. talking about a “friend” being abused

26. signs of depression

27. excessive tardiness or absenteeismUse your intuition.

29. Focus on job-related issues.

30. Never assume; only indicate observations.

31. Show support and concern.

34. domestic violence advocacy agency

35. legal aid

36. health services, including mental health

38. emergency shelter

39. safety planning

40. legal process orientation

41. support groups

42. information and referral

44. make changes to personnel information

46. How Employment Helps Victims

48. Americans with Disabilities Act

49. Title VII Discrimination

50. Unemployment Insurance Benefits

52. Workers Comp

55. hardening the workplace

56. hardening the victim…with your threat assessment team …with security and/or law enforcement Victims of abuse are excellent security consultants.

58. develop policy

59. support and protections

60. abuser’s behavior

61. train staff/crises team responsibilities

64. Problems in workplace won’t be resolved until addressed in community.

66. train workforce

67. maintain healthy environment

68. develop handouts (policy, action steps, resources

70. dignity

71. equality