Perspective of HR | Standing up to abuse

Domestic abuse is far more common than many realise. According to charity Living Without Abuse, it accounts for 16% of all violent crime and leads to an average of two women being murdered each week and 30 men every year. Justine Campbell, Managing Partner for Talent at EY, UK & Ireland, tells HR Grapevine what HR can do to help staff seek support if they are victims of this very personal crime.

Why is it important for firms to consider a domestic abuse policy?

According to the Office for National Statistics, one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime (2017 Crime Survey) and three in four of those victims will be targeted whilst at work.