BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

“Although an economic downturn itself does not cause domestic violence, it can exacerbate the factors that contribute to domestic violence and reduce victims’ ability to flee.”

–National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence is an 8.3 billion dollar drain on our nation’s economy every year. From lost productivity to healthcare costs, violence in domestic relationships impacts every aspect of our communities. It only makes sense that our community as a whole works to support ending domestic violence and serving survivors.

What you can do:

Host a training for professionals on domestic violence in the workplace
Update workplace policies to support safety for victims as well as gender equity
Support community wide initiatives to educate about and reduce the incidences of domestic violence
Join and/or Support the Iowa Men’s Action Network

Resources:
Center For Disease Control: Intimate Partner Violence Consequences
Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence(CAEPV)
CAEPV) Document: Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Domestic Violence and the Workplace Blog
Family Violence Prevention Fund: Workplace Handout
National Resource Center: Workplaces Respond
Workplace and Sexual Violence Resource Kit