created in partnership with
Start By Believing Pledge
Supporting colleagues who are experiencing domestic violence is everyone's responsibility.
While this deeply personal crisis primarily unfolds within the confines of homes, its impact resonates beyond, often influencing the lives of employees within the workplace - the first place this private issue often goes public.
Domestic violence relies on social isolation. For many victims, work is often the only space where they aren’t under a watchful eye, and coworkers may be their only allies. By providing trainings and implementing comprehensive policies, we can ensure that victims have access to the resources they need to find freedom.
As Tarrant County's leader in domestic violence resources, SafeHaven is proud to present the Start by Believing Pledge as a vital resource to keep employees safe and help organizations understand this pervasive issue. Through this initiative, we have the opportunity to transform workplaces into safe havens of support, promoting peace and resilience for employees facing domestic violence.
8M
Victims of intimate partner violence lose a total of 8 million days of paid work each year, amounting to $8.3 billion in lost revenue, but 65% of employers said they do not have a plan for employees who experience domestic violence or when an employee is harassed at work.
Take The Pledge
1.
We will provide resources in our workplace to help employees recognize the signs of domestic violence, and teach our employees how to be allies for coworkers experiencing abuse.
PROVIDE Resources and training
2.
create comprehensive policies
We will form a team who will work to create policies that support employees affected by domestic violence.
Check below for an example policy from
our friends at AMN Healthcare!
3.
Advocate for survivors
We will continue to work in partnership with SafeHaven of Tarrant County to fulfill its mission
of ending domestic violence.
Is your organization ready to commit to
keeping domestic violence victims safe?
Complete the form, and a member of our team will contact you with more information on signing the Start By Believing Pledge!
For more information, contact Kendra Balod
at kbalod@safehaventc.org
"At AMN, our goal is for team members to feel safe asking for the help they need in a stigma-free environment without the fear of being judged or discriminated against. We are proud of our culture of inclusion, and the Domestic Violence Support Program and AMN Hardship Assistance Fund are key examples of how we support our people when they need it most."
Carolyn Kenny
AMN Chief People Officer
Putting policies in place to protect employees can save lives.
Our friends at AMN are committed to the well-being and safety of their team members. The Domestic Violence Support Program outlines AMN’s workplace plan to provide a safe workplace and support team members who report experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, and/or stalking.
Click below to see AMN’s Domestic Violence Support Program and get ideas for a domestic violence policy at your own place of work!