turning up the volume on a silent epidemic
By its very nature, intimate partner violence (IPV) is covert, purposely hidden in the underground, private places where there’s no light to see the wounds and no ears to hear the hate. Survivors rarely expose the abuse they experience because their abuser’s retaliation would only intensify and put their lives in danger.
It’s no wonder, given the intrinsic secretiveness of this issue, that employers need an employee assistance program dedicated to domestic violence. When an organization purchases Underground Moves, its team receives custom on-site training and education on employee outreach. As a result, the workplace is safer and more productive, and survivors get the services they need to thrive personally and professionally.
domestic violence statistics for employers and agencies
Those who are experiencing domestic violence are often isolated and ashamed, pressured by their abusers to display a facade of normalcy in public. But the domestic violence statistics prove that looks can be deceiving:
71% of intimate partner violence survivors reported that their work performance improved after accessing their employee assistance programs (EAP) services.
Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (2020). Domestic violence.
every year, 10 million people experience intimate partner violence
1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe violence from a partner
1 in 7 women and 1 in 18 men have been stalked by an intimate partner during their lifetime
victims of intimate partner violence lose a total of 8.0 million days of paid work each year
intimate partner violence costs employers $8.3 billion per year
how it works: private, secure support
For survivors, the workplace is often a refuge that helps them feel confident and independent. Help further empower your employees with the following steps:
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step 1:
purchase underground moves for your organization and a team member will contact you directly to facilitate step 2
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step 2:
an underground moves leader will visit your business location to provide customized onboarding and training tailored to your organization’s needs
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step 3:
employees in need will receive coded, private access to the secure and secret underground moves services and ongoing support
resources
helpful links
Most employees try to keep their personal lives private in the workplace, so the signs of domestic violence may not always be obvious. The literature below provides insight that can help you spot red flags and strategies for employee outreach.
Recognizing The Signs of Domestic Violence & Coercive Control
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