Merseyside Domestic Abuse Workplace Scheme
THE BENEFITS FOR ORGANISATIONS?
• Improved mental/physical health, morale and wellbeing of staff;
• Increased productivity;
• Reduced absenteeism;
• Helps to retain skilled and experienced staff;
• Addresses employer’s duty of care to employees;
• Covers legal requirement to provide a safe and effective workplace;
• Shows your commitment to supporting your employees;
• Sends a clear message that domestic abuse is not tolerated inside or outside the workplace;
• Breaks down barriers to seeking help, especially for LGBT, BAME and disabled employees.
An incident of domestic abuse and/or violence can happen at any time, and as with any risk management, preparation is key. Having a domestic abuse policy which is accessible and visible to all employees can help save lives, keep colleagues safe, increase productivity and morale and assist in gaining and maintaining a reputation as a responsible employer.
WHAT IS THE MERSEYSIDE DOMESTIC ABUSE WORKPLACE CHAMPIONs’ NETWORK?
The Champions’ Network is a confidential virtual platform. All Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions who have successfully completed the training will have access to the network where they will be able to find a wealth of useful information. It will be a place to share experiences, ask questions, seek advice and peer support to ensure safe practice. Champions will also provide feedback and data on all aspects of the scheme and the role to help it to develop and improve.
IS YOUR ORGANISATION A MEMBER?
Places on this training course are available to:– Organisations who have already signed up to the Domestic Abuse Workplace Scheme and would like additional employees to become trained Champion’s.
Merseyside based organisations & businesses who would like to join the scheme
If this describes your organisation/business, attached below are some information about the scheme and the ‘Sign Me Up’ form to complete & return. Once these have been completed and returned, you will receive the Employers Pack and can then identify employees you would like to send on the course to become your Workplace Champions (no min – no max)
JOIN: You can sign your workplace up to be a Domestic Abuse Champion through this form.
You can read more about the Scheme in this leaflet
Training Dates in May
Monday 23rd
Tuesday 24th
Wednesday 25th
Monday 30th
Tuesday 31st
Training Venue
The Florence Institute (The Florrie)
377 Mill Street
Liverpool, L7 8 4RF
For Directions and Map follow this link: http://www.theflorrie.org/contact
Time
9.30am – 4.30pm
Unlimited tea/coffee and lunch provided & Free parking available
