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It is important to:
1.Create a safe and confidential space to talk
openly. Remind them they can talk to you
without fear of judgment or repercussions.
2.Listen and validate their concerns and
situation without interrupting. Do not give
advice.
3.Provide resources, including information
about local domestic violence shelters,
hotlines, and counselling services such as
Employee Assistance Programs.
4.Encourage professional support, including
counsellors trained in domestic violence or
contacting a domestic violence hotline.
5.If your team or organisation would like more
information on how to support work
colleagues experiencing violence at home,
organisations, including your EAP, can offer
specific training and support on this. Such
guidance can include how to develop
policies that protect the confidentiality of a
staff member experiencing violence at home
and how to maintain a supportive work
environment that promotes safety, respect,
and support for all employees.
White Ribbon Day 2025 gives us the opportunity
to reflect on the progress made and the work still
needed to end violence against women. By
engaging men and boys, promoting gender
equality, and striving for a culture of respect, we
can take significant steps toward a safer, more
equitable world. Everyone has a role to play to
ensure we can create lasting change.
