You cannot claim to have an inclusive workplace culture without addressing the issue of domestic violence.
Jennifer Gardella, PhD
Domestic Violence Trainer & Speaker
Advocate ~ Author ~ Survivor
Domestic Violence is a Problem for Your Company
50 of your employees are impacted by domestic violence.
33% of women
25% of men
50% of LGBTQI+
And that is just what is reported
Domestic Violence robs a company of 1-3% of the bottom line in loss of productivity, missed days of work, increased health insurance costs and employee job loss.
Domestic Violence creates an unsafe work environment with 40-70% of employees reporting being stalked and harassed at work. creating an unsafe work environment for ALL employees.
75 % of companies do not have any domestic violence support programs or safe spaces in place.
The Solution: Training and Education
For ALL Levels of Your Organization
Training and Education Programs
- C-Suite Training for urgency and buy-in of supports needed
- Consultations with Human Resources team for execution
- Awareness of how and who domestic violence impacts
- Learn the 10 types of abuse (far beyond physical abuse)
- Identify the signs and how to listen for abuse
- Explain barriers to leaving an abuser and support needed
- In-person and online available.
C-Suite
HR Executives
Management
Employees
BRG/ERG Groups
Customer Service Representatives
The Outcomesand Successes
Your team members are empowered to recognize abuse and support victims & survivors.
Awareness of the many forms of abuse beyond physical
Empowered to listen, act and appropriately support victims and survivors.
Understand and knock down barriers
Understanding that the leadership of the company is not only aware but taking action.
Higher productivity and loyalty
A safer work environment for all.
Why Your Team Needs Domestic Violence Awareness Training
Domestic Violence is so much more than broken bones and bruises.
Its about…
Karen, who on her ride to work every day listens to her sister cry about how she is treated by her husband.
It is about Sally who is going through a divorce and is scared to death that her wife is waiting for her in the parking garage.
Its about Mark whose partner calls the office 50 times a day and screams at him at home.
Or Peter, who answers your phone and hears from a client/customer say “I’m a victim and need help” but Peter doesn’t know what to do.
Karen, Sally, Mark and Peter…they don’t know to do.
They aren’t productive at work (and they aren’t proud of that).
They are annoying the staff with their lateness, days off from work, and inability to focus.
Karen, Sally and Mark, Peter…they are scared to share with anyone for fear of judgement. They are unsure if your team will support them.
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Watch Jen’s Ted Talk
On April 4, 2017 Jennifer was honored to travel back to her Alma Mater, Fordham University and present her Ted Talk titled “How to Create Peace in Your Divorce.” Watch here as Jen explains how she treasured the peaceful co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband John and how it is her great honor to carry forward his memory for their three daughters.