the economic toll of IPV
The workplace can provide survivors a much-needed respite from the abuse they endure at home and allow them some measure of financial independence. However, domestic violence often negatively impacts their ability to work and poses liability risks for employers, who often aren’t even aware there are survivors in their organizations. But there are; the staggering statistics reflect a workforce rife with individuals experiencing intimate partner violence
These numbers allow employers to see the high human and economic cost of this silent epidemic.
the UM difference
Studies show that an employee assistance program that addresses intimate partner violence reduces DV-related job loss, medical expenses, incidents of compromised workplace safety, and employee absenteeism. Underground Moves further mitigates these issues with a more comprehensive approach to employee outreach and resources.
Often, survivor's jobs are one of the few places where their abuser can't monitor their every move. Underground Moves identified that this brief suspension of control creates an opportunity to make the workplace a crucial touchpoint to receive secure, discreet support and actionable help.