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Employers are well placed to spot the signs of domestic abuse in colleagues: anxiety, decreased motivation, seeming distracted, being late, being on the phone to a partner or family member very often – and yet so often no one knows what to say or do. This must change.
SafeLives’ Training and Development team are domestic abuse experts, with backgrounds in practice. National and local data from the SafeLives research and evaluation team informs all our activities. We have a diverse group of associate trainers and expert guest speakers who work with us to provide bespoke training packages that are relevant, practical, interactive and engaging.
To find out more about how we can help, or to enquire about a bespoke package for your workplace get in touch today
Anonymous learner from Publicis Groupe UKBrilliant, inclusive training - good mixture of interactive break out rooms, video and slides. Great we had frequent breaks - I've done many all-day sessions and really struggled due to lack of breaks.
The first step for employers is to create or strengthen their domestic abuse policy. Our team can:
Our trainers are experts in developing and delivering training tailored to the needs of your workplace. We can upskill your staff, answering questions like:
Anonymous learner from NHS Blood and Transplant“Really informative and sensitively-delivered course full of useful signposts and talking points. Can see from the enthusiasm that people had for joining in and asking questions that it was well received by all.”
Our workplace training package could include, but is not limited to, the following:
Women’s Network Co-chair, NHS Blood & Transplant“There were a variety of different training options available to suit our needs. I got very quick responses to my inquiries which made booking the event easy. The presentation itself was very informative and well delivered. Very helpful and friendly staff.”
Domestic abuse is everybody’s business, and this includes employers. We know that as an employer, you want to do everything you can to keep your staff healthy, happy, and productive. Sadly, we also know that one in four women and one in seven men have experienced domestic abuse since the age of 16.
International research commissioned by Vodafone in 2019 found that one in five (21%) survey respondents from the UK felt they had been less productive at work as a result of experiencing domestic abuse.
We also know one impact of Covid-19 has been an increase in the incidences of domestic abuse because safe spaces and escape routes may no longer have been available to victims and survivors, with them feeling increasingly isolated from their support network.
The above means virtually every employer will have staff who are affected, and yet so few employers have adequate policies or training about domestic abuse.
Public and private sector organisations must recognise that domestic abuse will impact their workforce and take positive action to support those who may be suffering in silence. The workplace is often the last place a victim will say they felt like themselves or say that it was a place they felt safe.
Employers are in a unique position to offer vital resources and support to victims. Businesses from every sector need to take responsibility for the wellbeing and safety of their staff. This requires training, resources, and leadership.
Our online workshops are targeted at people such as HR staff, managers, Mental Health First Aiders, or representatives from employee network groups. The sessions will increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, and enable delegates to feel confident in talking about DA and signposting colleagues to specialist support.
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