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Domestic abuse is your business Ann Beynon Commissioner for Wales

Domestic abuse is your business Ann Beynon Commissioner for Wales Equality and Human Rights Commission 16 February 2011. Equality and Human Rights Commission catalyst for change Evidence driven Effective regulator Professional expert leader. Many employees are affected by domestic abuse

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Domestic abuse is your business Ann Beynon Commissioner for Wales

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  1. Domestic abuse is your business Ann Beynon Commissioner for Wales Equality and Human Rights Commission 16 February 2011

  2. Equality and Human Rights Commission catalyst for change • Evidence driven • Effective regulator • Professional expert leader

  3. Many employees are affected by domestic abuse • 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse • 2 women a week are killed by (ex-) partners in England and Wales • On average a women is assaulted 35 times before seeking assistance

  4. Domestic abuse is a human rights and equality issue • Domestic abuse denies women and girls the most fundamental of human rights • Equality Act – third party harassment and public sector duty • Duty of care under Health and Safety legislation

  5. Domestic abuse impacts on productivity and performance • 75% of women who experience domestic abuse are targeted in the workplace • 53% of abused women miss at least 3 days of work a month • Domestic abuse cost the UK economy £2.7 billion

  6. Top Ten Tips • Be aware that domestic abuse can take many different forms • Talk about domestic abuse • Look for sudden changes in behaviour/quality of work • Look for changes in dress • Believe an employee- do not ask for proof

  7. Top Ten Tips • Move an employee out of public view • Divert phone calls and email messages • Alert reception and security staff • Put up domestic abuse helpline posters on the back of toilet doors • Have a list of the support services offered in your area

  8. You can make a difference • A domestic abuse workplace policy can provide guidance and support • Raising awareness can tackle attitudes and behaviour • Training can allow staff to fully understand domestic abuse

  9. Taking action works • A good investment to retain skilled and experienced staff • Staff will feel safe and supported – increasing their commitment to you as an employer • You can reduce sickness absence, save money and save lives

  10. Digital Story

  11. EHRC toolkit • Digital story • Practical tips and guidance for developing a policy • Bridget’s story – the business case for having a policy Further information tel: 029 20447710 wales@equalityhumanrights.com www.equalityhumanrights.com/yourbusiness

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