Has your organization overlooked a common workplace hazard?
One in three Canadian workers will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Of those, over 80% said it negatively affected their work. More than half reported that abusive acts continued at or near their workplaces, and over 40% discloses to someone at work. When domestic violence shows up in the workplace, it affects the safety, productivity, and well-being of the entire team.
Women’s Shelters Canada’s new Domestic Violence and Your Workplace training helps organizations recognize and respond to the impacts of domestic violence at work.
Partnering with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS), WSC is training five provincial/territorial associations across five distinct provinces/territories to deliver the training in their regions while WSC provides training nationally.
About the Training
Length: 90 minutes
Format: Available virtually or in person
Who it’s for: Managers, HR teams, and all staff
Your team will learn to:
- Understand how domestic violence can show up in the workplace
- Recognize warning signs and know what to do
- Understand employer responsibilities under workplace legislation
- Feel equipped to support survivors in the workplace
Contact knowledge@endvaw.ca to schedule your training today.
Refer Her Campaign
The Refer Her campaign, promoting this training, is a national awareness campaign about domestic violence, how it affects people in the workplace, and what they can do about it. Learn more about the campaign at ReferHer.ca – and share it on social media to encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to get involved.
This project has been funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada.
