Domestic Violence Awareness Month: How you can help a colleague who is experiencing domestic abuse
October 26, 2020
October marks Domestic Violence awareness month which aims to unify both women and men who have unfortunately been victims of domestic violence.
Two women are killed a week by a current or former partner in England and Wales and in the year ending March 2019, approximately 1.6 million women experienced domestic abuse (Office for National Statistics, 2019).
As alarming as these stats may be, it is assumed that the figures are most likely a lot higher as many cases go unreported.
For the remainder of this month we will be sharing content throughout the communications bulletin all to help raise awareness around domestic violence.
How can you help?
Sandwell Council has compiled a wealth of valuable information on the helpful, practical information for employers and employees on the councils website.
The Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse website has a range of resources to support employers. There is also a toolkit from Business in the Community which can help employers deliver their duty of care in relation to domestic abuse.
Our ED Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) service will support victims that come through ED. If colleagues from the wider hospital need any advice or support when dealing with a patient disclosure then please contact the safeguarding children team in the first instance.
Contact numbers:
- Safeguarding children team: 0121 507 2844
- Sarah Markland ED IDVA: 07989843233
- Rachana Chauhan: 07823336964