Workplace Training

Domestic abuse is everybody’s business. It impacts every part of life and almost all workplaces.

Domestic Abuse – a Workplace Concern?

For someone experiencing domestic abuse the workplace may be one of the safest spaces for them to seek help. We know the well-being of teams is important to employers. Having the right policies and practices in place to respond to the signs of domestic abuse is part of creating a safe working environment – and it could save someone’s life!

We offer bespoke training packages for teams, managers and HR professionals. Our training and support includes:

An overview of domestic abuse and the legal definition
They dynamics of an abusive relationship
How to spot the signs, respond and signpost
Responding sensitively to disclosures of domestic abuse from colleagues
Support to develop and review Domestic Abuse Policies
Understanding the impact and effects of trauma

To find out more, please contact us on [email protected]

“Behind Closed Doors developed bespoke training for our Family Law team. There was really positive feedback from my colleagues, we gained valuable insight from the ‘non-legal’ perspective of what people experience. I have already started to use the skills I learnt in the training.” Patricia Cannon, Head of Family Law at Simpson Millar

Some key facts

75% of those experiencing domestic violence and abuse are targeted at work. Perpetrators often use workplace resources such as phones, email and other means to threaten, harass or abuse their current or former partner/family member. (Corporate Alliance)

£7,000+ PER INDIVIDUAL Is lost to employers through loss of productivity and output due to the impact of domestic violence and abuse. (Oliver et al 2019)

£14 BILLION Total costs to the economy are estimated at around £14 billion (Oliver et al 2019)

30% OF HOMICIDES occur on workplace grounds. (ACPO 2014)