Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence in the Workplace eLearning Course

Overview

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence in the Workplace provides employees with an understanding of what domestic violence and abuse is and how it negatively impacts all areas of a victim/survivor's life. It explains how to recognise the signs in the workplace and how to safely respond if you suspect or are told that a colleague is being subjected to abuse.

Learning Outcomes

• Define domestic violence and abuse and understand why it occurs
• Recognise signs of domestic violence and abuse in workplace settings
• Respond appropriately if someone tells you they are experiencing domestic violence
• Offer support and refer a victim/survivor to other sources of support

Topics

• What domestic violence and abuse is and the different forms it takes
• The impact it has on victim/survivors
• Recognising the signs of domestic violence and abuse
• Responding to colleagues being subject to violence and abuse
• Referring on to additional supports and services