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Domestic abuse is everybody’s business.  It impacts every part of life and almost all workplaces.

Domestic Abuse – a Workplace Concern?

For someone experiencing domestic abuse the workplace may be one of the safest spaces for them to seek help.  We know the well-being of teams is important to employers. Having the right policies and practices in place to respond to the signs of domestic abuse is part of creating a safe working environment – and it could save someone’s life!

We offer bespoke training packages for teams, managers and HR professionals.  Our training and support includes:

  • An overview of domestic abuse and the legal definition
  • They dynamics of an abusive relationship
  • How to spot the signs, respond and signpost
  • Responding sensitively to disclosures of domestic abuse from colleagues
  • Support to develop and review Domestic Abuse Policies
  • Understanding the impact and effects of trauma

To find out more, please contact us on [email protected]

“Behind Closed Doors developed bespoke training for our Family Law team. There was really positive feedback from my colleagues, we gained valuable insight from the ‘non-legal’ perspective of what people experience. I have already started to use the skills I learnt in the training.” Patricia Cannon, Head of Family Law at Simpson Millar

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