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Domestic Violence in the Workplace NFFNN NFF @ Work in Ontario

Domestic Violence in the Workplace NFFNN NFF @ Work in Ontario. What everyone needs to know. Why are we here?. In almost every case of domestic homicide, we found that the people around the victim knew what was going on – but didn’t know what to do about it… Al O’Marra

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Domestic Violence in the Workplace NFFNN NFF @ Work in Ontario

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  1. Domestic Violence in the Workplace NFFNNNFF @ Work in Ontario What everyone needs to know...

  2. Why are we here? In almost every case of domestic homicide, we found that the people around the victim knew what was going on – but didn’t know what to do about it… Al O’Marra (Former) Chief Counsel Coroner’s Office of Ontario

  3. Neighbours, Friends and Families have a crucial role to play in preventing woman abuse You can learn about the warning signs of woman abuse and you can learn how to help You can make the brochures and safety cards available to people you know Key Messages

  4. Communities working together can make a difference in abused women’s and children’s lives Talking to abusive men is critical to ending woman abuse Abusive behaviour won’t go away by itself. There are services to help men who abuse Key Messages

  5. How Can I Support Her? • Talk to her about what you see and assure her that you are concerned • Tell her you believe her and that it is not her fault • Provide information about safety 5

  6. Safety Planning for Women • Develop a Safety Plan – it’s critical! • Getting Ready to Leave • Leaving the Abuser • After Leaving • Referral Information: The Assaulted Women’s Helpline, and other women’s services in your area 6

  7. What Can I Say?When someone you care about is acting abusively: • Approach him when he is calm • Tell him that you are concerned for the safety of his partner and children and that there is help for him • Recognize that confrontational, argumentative approaches may make the situation worse and put her at higher risk 7

  8. a domestic violence workplace program • The Occupational Health and Safety Act changed in 2010 to make workplace violence a safety hazard. • Everyone in a workplace has a responsibility to prevent domestic violence. • All workplaces must have policies and procedures to keep workers safe.

  9. Woman Abuse/Domestic Violence is a private issue In Canada, woman abuse in the workplace has been invisible The tragic death of Lori Dupont has awakened us to the fact that it is a workplace issue A Common Misconception

  10. Critical Events and Opportunities • Critical Events • Visible warning signs and risk factors • Should raise possibility of danger • Opportunities • A chance to intervene • Can be missed because of uncertainty or missing information • Organizations and individuals are unprepared 10

  11. Critical Events & Missed Opportunities Dupont Inquest 84 37 Events Opportunities

  12. NFF – “Model Program” • Dupont / Daniel Inquest - Recommendations • “to provide support to all workplaces to train all employees about the dynamics of domestic violence….as well as what to do if faced with a situation where violence enters the workplace • …model programs such as Neighbours, Friends and Families may be expanded in Ontario and be more directly inclusive of the role of the workplace”. 12

  13. NFF in the Workplace Includes: • Why Workplaces Need to be Involved • The Dynamics of Domestic Abuse • How to Interrupt the Isolation • How to Intervene Safely and Respectfully • How to “open the door”… • Understanding the Traps of Why She Does Not Leave

  14. Know the Rule of Isolation Isolation is a factor that is always present in situations of woman abuse …It could even be considered a necessary condition As the abuse escalates – the isolation becomes more profound

  15. Behaviours Designed to Interrupt Isolation Learn to Recognize signs of abuse Respond - Don’t sit alone with suspicions and questions Seek help and take appropriate action – Refer to professionals SEE it – NAME it – CHECK it

  16. How do we prepare ourselves? Start with Heart You can’t go wrong if you intervene from a place of genuine concern and care…

  17. Neighbours, Friends and Families Websites www.neighboursfriendsandfamilies.ca www.kanawayhitowin.ca www.voisinsamisetfamilles.ca www.makeitourbusiness.com 17

  18. How it Works Engaging The Potential and Power of Everyday Relationships YOU Relatives Friends Co-Workers Neighbours Committees Manager

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  20. Final Thoughts • You don’t have to be a hero or fix the situation. • Caring about the people around us, paying attention to them when there are signs of trouble and responding appropriately can make a big difference. • Little things count. 20

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