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Businesses encourage to sign up to domestic violence awareness campaign (24 November 2014)

Date: 24/11/2014
Duncan Lewis, Family Solicitors, Businesses encourage to sign up to domestic violence awareness campaign

Public Health England (PHE) is offering guidance to employers on recognising the signs of domestic abuse among employees.

The Mail on Sunday reports that, under the 16 Days of Action Campaign to help tackle domestic violence, employers are being advised to watch for signs of mood changes in employees, as well as evidence of bruising, including employees choosing clothes for work which may mask bruising.

Employers will be able to sign up to the campaign and will be offered a “violence toolkit” to help them monitor employees for signs of domestic violence. PHE says businesses have a duty to spot the signs of domestic abuse among their workforce and offer support to employees facing domestic violence.

The 16 Days of Action Campaign will run from 25 November to 10 December.

Research shows that 25% of women and 16% of men fall victim to domestic violence – which may involve not only physical abuse, but also verbal abuse and psychological abuse or controlling behaviour, such as not allowing a partner to leave the house without permission or have their own bank account. Violent behaviour and sexual abuse are also frequent factors in domestic abuse.

Research has found that more than half of domestic violence victims are absent from work for at least three days a month on average – and 56% of women who are victims of domestic abuse arrive late for work at least five days a month.

A total of 75% of domestic violence victims are targeted at work, through abusive emails and/or phone messages, or an abusive partner turning up at their place of work.

It is also estimated that 2% of domestic abuse victims go on to lose their job as a result of abuse in the home.

PHE guidance advises employers to make sure that any worker they suspect is a victim of domestic violence is monitored – and not left alone to work in an isolated location on site or in an office. PHE also recommends any incidents of domestic abuse that take place at work are recorded by employers.

Businesses and employers are also being encouraged to put up posters in the workplace to inform staff of the support available to victims of domestic violence.

Duncan Lewis Domestic Violence Solicitors

Duncan Lewis domestic violence solicitors can advise victims of domestic violence on their rights under the law, including men who are victims of domestic violence and victims of elder abuse in the home.

Duncan Lewis is a leading provider of Legal Aid services and can advise on domestic violence matters under UK law or Islamic law.

For expert legal advice on dealing with domestic violence, call the Duncan Lewis Domestic Violence Solicitors Helpline in confidence on 07920 077054.


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