The role of HR in creating an effective framework around domestic abuse

About this event

Domestic abuse is a workplace issue and has an impact at work. It can negatively affect those abused as well as their workplace colleagues.

Domestic abuse is a workplace issue and has an impact at work. It can negatively affect those abused as well as their workplace colleagues. However, importantly, the workplace can often be one of the few places that a person experiencing abuse can be separate from their abuser and experience some independence. This means that work can be the place where people can ask for and access support, and feel safe to speak about their experience.

It’s essential that organisations are knowledgeable about domestic abuse as they are ideally placed to offer key support. The aim of this session is for HR professionals to have an understanding of domestic abuse, be aware of the signs and take an active supporting role.

Guest speaker's profile: Diane Harding

Diane Harding leads on the Training service for WMWA, Diane’s experience in Domestic Abuse includes working as a front line practitioner/team leader at WMWA for over 15 years. Diane’s experience includes working with high risk cases of domestic abuse, supporting clients through the criminal justice system and leading on working with those who suffer abuse later in life. Diane also set up Domestic Abuse services in a number of hospitals across West Mercia. Diane is also qualified in Education and Training, delivering training and education programmes around domestic abuse to professionals who work within this sector including NHS, Social workers, Police, Housing and Local Authorities.

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