Domestic Violence Risks and Resources:
What EAP Providers Need to Know
Domestic violence affects approximately 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States. Most victims of intimate partner abuse work outside the home, and up to 75% experience “spillover”, or incidents of domestic violence that cross into the workplace, ranging from threatening phone calls to deadly mass shootings.
Employee Assistance Program providers are in a unique position to recognize, respond to, and refer both victims and abusers, but many lack the training and skills needed to address this complex and dangerous subject. This presentation begins by introducing participants to the issue of domestic violence, and demonstrating how spillover can impact victims, perpetrators, co-workers, and businesses overall. Next, attendees will learn how to screen callers for abuse and examine options for best practices response and referral.
Lastly, the content will explore three common mistakes EAP providers can make when dealing with domestic violence and offer strategies to improve safety and employee performance outcomes. The training concludes with a list of helpful resources, and an opportunity for Q&A.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the subject of domestic violence and understand how it impacts workplace safety and employee performance
Learn how to properly recognize, respond to, and refer domestic violence victims and abusers
Discover three common mistakes that EAP providers can make in domestic violence cases and discuss the training strategies that can help to prevent them