To address domestic violence effectively it's important that everybody knows what it is and how to get help. Business can utilise a range of media and methods to publicise the issue and promote their domestic violence initiatives. Women's Aid has created a poster which can be tailored to your own organisation. Contact us to find out more. Here are a selection of more templates that you can also use:
Domestic violence sticker (word doc)
Domestic violence press release (word doc)
Domestic violence Information Leaflet (word doc)
Suggestions include:
- Providing written information in public and private areas, including changing rooms and toilets
- Prominently displaying posters informing employees of support available.
- Putting information on payslips
- Giving information in new employees' induction
- Distributing leaflets on domestic violence to all employees
- Publishing articles about domestic violence in company newsletters and publications. You can request permission to publish content that's the Women's Aid website. Also, sign up to our newsletters for regular news articles
- Providing information for local press, business networks and community groups
- You may choose to publicise the signs of domestic violence since many people do not recognise all aspects of domestic violence
- Any information provided should have key contacts for seeking help and support. There are local services available in most areas
- Provide information about help on the Internet for adults and children, such as The Survivor's Handbook and The Hideout
What's available in your local area?
| To find out about: | Contact: |
| Local domestic violence support services | Women’s Aid Local Community Safety Partnership or domestic violence forum via your local authority or Women’s Aid Website |
| Emergency accommodation |
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| Support for children and young people | Women’s Aid NSPCC or NCH Children’s Services Safeguarding Children Board in your local authority |
| Local domestic violence initiatives | Local Authority Community Safety Partnership Police Domestic Violence Unit Women's Aid domestic violence fora |
