This Working Life

How employers can make the workplace a safe space for victims of domestic abuse

Addressing domestic violence as an employer isn’t about taking on the role of a counsellor or support worker, but involves staff training, awareness-raising, policy development and integration

Employers can create a safe, supportive environment for domestic violence victims to disclose what they’re experiencing by reducing the stigma surrounding the issue and offering targeted support. Picture: Getty

Hannah Wayte is the employer engagement project lead trainer at Women’s Aid. For more information on the Women’s Aid employer response to domestic abuse training package, contact hannah.wayte@womensaid.ie. Women’s Aid national freephone helpline: 1800 341 900. Men’s Development Network freephone male advice line: 1800 816 588.

Domestic violence and abuse is a workplace issue. That might seem like an odd thing to say about something defined by its very terminology as belonging to the home, ...