Empowering your organisation to proactively identify domestic abuse, provide appropriate support, and safely encourage those using harmful behaviour to recognise, understand and stop it.
Domestic Abuse Workplace Solutions
We believe a positive culture is essential for addressing domestic abuse in the workplace. It not only safeguards employees experiencing domestic abuse but also offers an opportunity to support those exhibiting harmful behaviours, helping them understand their actions and learn strategies for change. The DAWS team has found that the workplace—where career, job security, and financial stability are often at stake—can be a powerful lever for positive change in cases of workplace domestic abuse.
There are three main strands of DAWS:
Tailored training from one-hour sessions to full-day workshops, addressing organisational needs.
Expert consultancy for policy development, bespoke resources, and tailored campaigns for teams.
Engaging guest speaking on diverse topics, customised to fit your organisation's goals.
Our Team:
A team of professionals with expert knowledge in the domestic abuse sector, especially working with those exhibiting harmful behaviour. This specialist understanding is what sets DAWS training and services apart with our comprehensive content.
Our Values
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So often domestic abuse is viewed as something that happens behind closed doors and is a private matter. But this only serves to keep it hidden. Seeing this as a community issue means we can all be aware and know how to support someone.
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Only by coming together can we impact the statistics and make meaningful change. Sharing knowledge and expertise across sectors is vital if we are to truly engage the whole of society on this issue.
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Having a fair business model so that our services can be accessed by everybody. It is hoped as our work grows we can strengthen ties between local charities and businesses.
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Reflection is at the core of all we do. The DAWS teams prides itself on constant evaluation of our processes and packages. We strive to support all types of workplaces and learn from each and everyone. We are always learning. As new research comes out and technology develops DAWS keeps upto date and considers how this can filter into our training and support of organisations.
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Research shows that a coaching approach based on motivational interviewing can support people to make positive changes. We take this methodology into all that we do, from the advice we give to the training we facilitate.
Statistics
“36% to 75% of employed victims are harassed by abusive partners while at work”
““one in seven (14.2%) children and young people under the age of 18 will have lived with domestic violence at some point in their childhood””
“2.3 million victims of domestic abuse every year”
““One US study highlighted how 44% of those in employment who’d used abusive behaviour told somebody at work.””
“£1.9 billion pounds in lost economic output every year due to reduced productivity, time off, lost wages, sick pay and rehiring.”