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Make It Your Business! Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 509.326.CALL (2255) Domestic violence can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Such behaviors may include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse or financial abuse (using money and financial tools to exert control). Domestic violence becomes workplace violence or harassment when it occurs or spills over into the workplace. for every woman 1 2 for every woman Honeymoon phase Explosion phase for every woman Tension building phase 3 Any person can be a victim of intimate partner domestic violence. Domestic violence affects millions of people regardless of age, socioeconomic status, education, race or religion. for every woman 4 Men can be victims but the impact of the violence is different 60% of women and 16% of men report being concerned for their safety due to domestic violence¹ In 2011, 83% of domestic violence homicide victims in Washington were women for every woman Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence. (2012). 2011 Domestic Violence Fatalities in Washington State. Retrieved from: http://wscadv.org/projects.cfm?aId=390C83A4-C298-58F6-00EC20DCACFA40D5 5 Helping workers feel safe by addressing their personal safety issues and connecting them to appropriate community resources can contribute to a healthier, more productive workforce. It can also prevent serious injuries and fatalities. for every woman 6 Reduced employee productivity Increased absenteeism Replacement, recruitment and training Costs when victims are injured or Dismissed for poor performance Higher company health expenses Decreased employee morale Strained relations among co-workers Potential harm to employees, coworkers and/or customers when violent abusers may enter the workplace and Liability costs if someone at the workplace is harmed. for every woman 7 The danger may be greater if the: Has access to the victim and their children. Has access to weapons. Has a history of abuse. Has threatened to harm or kill her if their victim if they leave, saying things like, "If I can't have you, no one will." Threatens to harm their children, pets or property. Has threatened suicide. Has hit and/or choked the victim Is going through major life changes (e.g. job, separation, depression). Is convinced their partner is seeing someone else. Doesn’t seek help for their behavior. Watches the victim’s actions, listens to her telephone conversations, reads her emails and follows her. Has trouble keeping a job. Takes drugs or drinks every day. Has little or no respect for the law. Victim Has just separated or is planning to leave. Fears for their own life and for their children’s safety. Is in a custody battle, or has children from a previous relationship. Is involved in another relationship. Is hiding injuries. Has no access to a phone outside work. Faces other obstacles (e.g. does not speak the language, is not yet a legal resident , lives in a remote area, etc.). Does not have family or friends outside work. for every woman Abuser: 8 The Partner may attempt to prevent the victim from getting to work or looking for work, such as: Interfering with transportation by hiding or stealing the victim’s car keys or transportation money. Hiding or stealing the victim’s identification cards. Threatening deportation in a situation where the victim was sponsored. Failing to show up to care for children. Physically restraining the victim. for every woman 9 Repeatedly phoning or emailing the victim. Stalking and/or watching the victim. Showing up at the workplace and pestering co-workers with questions about the victim (where are they, who are they with, when will they be back, etc.). Lying to co-workers (they’re sick today, they’re out of town, they’re home with a sick child, etc.). Threatening co-workers (if you don’t tell me, I’ll…). Verbally abusing the victim or co-workers. Displaying jealous and controlling behaviors. Destroying the victim’s or organization’s property. Physically harming the victim and/or co-workers. for every woman The partner may interfere with the victim while at work by: 10 The victim may: Try to cover bruises. Be sad, lonely, withdrawn and afraid. Have trouble concentrating on a task. Apologize for the perpetrator’s behavior. Be nervous talking when the perpetrator is there. Make last-minute excuses/cancellations. Use drugs or alcohol to cope. Miss work frequently or more often than usual. for every woman 11 As a leading practice, an employer can develop and implement a prevention program to help protect workers from domestic violence in the workplace, which may include: ▪ A clear statement that any violence, including domestic violence, will not be tolerated in the workplace and on the property. ▪ To the extent possible, confidential need to-know reporting methods for domestic violence situations (recognizing that, in certain situations, an employer may need to provide some information to fulfill his or her duty to protect workers). ▪ Regular supervisor and worker training and education about domestic violence and resources available. ▪ Steps employers will take once they are aware of an incident, complaint or threat of domestic violence to victims, and accountability measures for the abusers if they work in the organization. ▪ Consideration for the victim’s safety at the workplace. This includes developing a workplace safety plan. for every woman 12 Develop, implement and communicate a domestic violence policy and supporting program. Ensure it includes: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Emergency response Reporting procedures Police notification Door security Emergency contact numbers preprogrammed into communications devices ▪ Installation of desk or wall panic buttons ▪ Code words to indicate a potential situation. for every woman 13 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 509-326-CALL (2255) Confidential Emergency Shelter Safety Planning Legal Advocacy Civil and Criminal Legal Services Housing Advocacy Counseling Services Group and Individual Licensed Therapist on staff for every woman 14 Child Advocacy DSHS Based Advocacy Wrap Around Wednesday Other YWCA Departments include: Women’s Opportunity Center Our Sisters Closet On Site Childcare ECEAP Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program: Crisis line 509.326.2255 Counseling center 509.789.9297 Legal advocates 509.477.3656 for every woman 15 www.domesticshelters.org Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline 800.562.6025 National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.7233 for every woman 16 National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma & Mental Health http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/ Domestic Violence Evidence Project http://www.dvevidenceproject.org/ Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.wscadv.org/ National Resource Center on Domestic Violence http://www.nrcdv.org/ National Network to End Domestic Violence http://www.nnedv.org/ Futures without Violence http://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/ The NW Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse http://nwnetwork.org WSCADV- Get Money Get Safe http://www.getmoneygetsafe.org/ Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence http://www.caepv.org/ Employers Against Domestic Violence http://employersagainstdomesticviolence.org/ Work Place Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence http://www.workplacesrespond.org/ for every woman 17