Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention

Domestic violence is a devastating and pervasive public health issue in the United States. The United Nations defines domestic violence as “a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner.” This abuse can be physical or emotional. The national cost of domestic violence, including intimate partner violence, child abuse, and elder abuse, is over 12 billion dollars per year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated one in four women and one in ten men have experienced violence or stalking by an intimate partner. 

Additionally, domestic violence often goes unreported. This is particularly problematic during the COVID-19 pandemic, as some employees may be working from home with an abuser. In fact, COVID-19 has led to a global spike in domestic violence reports. Regardless of the pandemic, some employees may be struggling with the mental health repercussions of prior abuse. The LiveSafe platform can help protect your workforce from domestic violence and its lasting effects by providing mental health resources, rapid communication with local authorities, and real-time two-way messaging assistance.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which occurs each October, is a valuable time to educate your community about domestic violence. Use this toolkit to increase organizational awareness and to take a stand against violence against your employees, both in the office and while working remotely.

Safety Tools

Domestic Violence Awareness Infographic ENT Landing Page

Domestic Violence Awareness Infographic provides important information regarding domestic violence in the United States.

Share this infographic on social media or post on a company website to build awareness of the threat of domestic violence.

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Stand Up Against DV Infographic 2022 Landing Page

Stand Up Against Domestic Violence Infographic visualizes alarming statistics about domestic violence in our communities.

Share the infographic via email, on social media, or on a company website to build awareness of domestic violence and to let employees who are victims of domestic violence know that they are not alone.

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Workplace Violence and Harassment Posters 2022_Landing Page

Workplace Violence and Harassment Download Posters are a great way to inform employees about workplace harassment and to demonstrate how Vector LiveSafe can help.

Share posters via email or social media or put printed copies in the break room to remind employees of how they can use Vector LiveSafe to address workplace violence and harassment.

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Tips to Protect Your Workplace with Vector LiveSafe

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  1. Share information with your workforce about how Vector LiveSafe can be used to report instances of domestic violence and to receive help and support. For example, employees can access local or organization-specific resources or security intervention for guidance on exiting an abusive situation. Even if your organization is working from home, they can still submit reports and receive assistance.

  2. Emphasize anonymous reporting capabilities on sensitive topics such as domestic violence. Individuals who anonymously report tips can still access support and resources.

  3. Update the Resources section of the Vector LiveSafe Mobile App to include contact information and policies regarding domestic violence. Keeping the Resources section updated can improve accessibility and make employees feel more comfortable accessing help and reporting risks and concerns.

  4. Share reminders on how to use Vector LiveSafe and what resources it provides on company websites and safety communications to remind the community about the ways in which the Mobile App can help them stay safe.