Employer's letter shows wide-reaching effect of domestic abuse

An employer has highlighted the importance of raising awareness of domestic abuse, after one of their workers was attacked and shot by her partner.

The unnamed employer claims that Rachel Court worked for her as a Junior Hairstylist over ten years ago, explaining how she witnessed domestic abuse affect the professional lives of those around her – The Metro reports.

Court published the letter on Facebook in order to inform businesses, employers and colleagues of the often silent dangers of marital abuse – describing how it can wreak unprecedented damage.

The employer details how Court’s partner Darren Williams “controlled her working life” to the point that she was not “allowed” to work with heterosexual colleagues or lesbians. She was also not allowed to colour her hair or change the style of it, under William’s strict orders.