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Dear John,
This week, FUTURES and The National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) released a new report on survivors' experiences in the workplace.
We surveyed more than 2,000 survivors over three months, most of whom were employed while they were dealing with abuse. We wanted to understand more about:
- how their abuse affected their ability to maintain employment,
- the types of accommodations that would help them feel safe and do their best at work, and
- the best ways employers could respond to survivors.
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Considering the mental and physical effects of abuse, it’s no surprise that 79% of domestic violence survivors said their abuse made it harder for them to work, and most didn’t tell their employer about their abuse for fear of retaliation. Unfortunately, half of all survivors who did disclose abuse said they experienced workplace backlash.
But there was good news. An increasing number of employers now offer education and training to their workers on the impacts of abuse. And employers have an opportunity to do more, to support survivors and build a healthy and safe workforce.
Supporting survivors in the workplace is a win-win: Employers can retain talent and create safe workplaces for everyone, and survivors can have what they need to maintain safety and financial independence.
Read our blog co-authored with The Hotline to learn more, hear about our recommendations, and download the full report.
Sincerely,
Ana López van Balen
Vice President, Economic Security & Opportunity |
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