We spend a considerable amount of time at work. Therefore, employers have a unique role to play in responding to domestic abuse.
It is vital that every employee is able to access specialist domestic abuse support. In addition, domestic abuse costs UK businesses £1.9billion a year. That’s why Hestia developed the Everyone’s Business programme.
Everyone’s Business works with employers so that they can provide information, resources and practical guidance to employees who have experienced domestic abuse. When employers take action and respond to domestic abuse we know it saves lives.
If you are an organisation interested in joining the Everyone’s Business programme, take a look at our The Everyone’s Business Offer page, or register your interest by filling in this form.
"Working with the Everyone's Business team has helped focus our review of policies and, with their expertise, update to align with wider industry policies. With Hestia's support, we are striving to ensure that all employees affected by domestic abuse at the Ministry of Defence are guided to seek specialist support."- Ministry of Defence
You can download the Everyone's Business toolkit by completing the short form below:
Download the Everyone's Business toolkit
If you are an employee and your employer is not currently working with Everyone’s Business, or does not have a an internal response to domestic abuse, please share this page with your HR department or a senior manager.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might be able to support them to implement an internal response or policy around domestic abuse. You can contact the Everyone's Business team via email on [email protected].
If you are currently experiencing domestic abuse, please call the freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. If you are in immediate danger, always call 999.
If you are an employer looking to respond effectively to a disclosure of domestic abuse from an employee, or looking for other advice and guidance around supporting employees affected by domestic abuse, contact the Everyone's Business Advice Line on 07770480437 or via email [email protected] between 10am-3pm Monday to Friday for support.
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