Help reduce the financial and human cost of domestic violence by raising awareness and taking action to address the impact of domestic violenece in your work place.
Employers role in tackling Domestic Violence
16th November 2011
At face value you might think that domestic violence is not something the employers should worry about – by its definition its domestic, so therefore not happening at work. But the facts are that the impact of domestic violence reaches the workplace, and as well as being socially responsible there are good business reasons why employers should play their role in tackling it.
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EDV Global Foundation launches ‘For the Women in My Life’ campaign to help tackle domestic violence.
24th November 2011
The Eliminate Domestic Violence Global Foundation (EDV Global Foundation) will today launch the ‘For the Women in My Life’ campaign, to recognise and celebrate the significant contributions women have made to our lives and society as a whole.
As part of the campaign, EDV Global Foundation is inviting supporters to upload a photo of a woman they care about and explain why they are special through an action on the Orange Do Some Good mobile app. The role models selected can range from a family member to a friend to a co-worker.
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White Ribbon Day - ACPO.
1st November 2011 | Wales
CAADV has been invited to the launch of ACPO policies on domestic abuse and violence. As part of this exciting event we will be meeting with over 35 companies who are joining ACPO at working in a holistic manner across many sectors of society to address the impact of domestic violence.
This key event will be held on 25 November in Gwent, Wales. After this exciting launch CAADV has been asked to spend the afternoon with key leaders within ACPO discussing ways we can understand the myriad kaleidescope of domestic abuse and violence, how it may manifest in the work place, and how we can work together with our partners in the third and public sectors for the health and safety of employees.
White Ribbon Day - Metropolitan Police.
1st November 2011 | London
CAADV has been invited to speak at the White Ribbon Day Symposium hosted by the Metropolitan Police/Domestic Violence and Forced Marriage Unit being held on 24 November 2011. We will be at the table with key dignataries from Public Sector Services along with Policing Services and Employers from the City. We will be speaking on how domestic violence impacts business and how we can all work together to address this often silent epidemic.
Springboard
26th October 2011
CAADV was invited to speak at this unique event hosted by The City of London Safer City Foundation on 26 October. We had a vibrant conversation about the whole person being able to work with employers while moving to a life of safety.
Working together to tackle domestic violence
20th October 2011
Dean Royles, director of NHS Employers, spoke at a House of Lords breakfast meeting today to highlight the opportunities for employers to help tackle domestic violence as part of their staff health and well-being programmes.
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Will The World Choose To Change?
14th September 2011
Baroness Scotland asserts that, although the UK is leading the way on the issue, it is time the world tackled the problem of domestic abuse head-on.
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More Kids Killed By Domestic Violence In 2010?
30th August 2011
New York Daily News investigates why Domestic Violence murders have jumped 10% in New York last year - and it's kids who are increasingly getting caught in the crosshairs.
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Why are more women battering their men?
8th August 2011
Mary Bowers from The Times examines the disturbing trend of female domestic violence and the harrowing stories of their male victims.
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NHS Employers director becomes first male business champion against domestic violence
22nd June 2011
Dean Royles, director of the NHS Employers organisation, has become the first male business champion for the Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence (CAADV). He says: "I am delighted to have been invited to champion this important cause. Evidence shows us that approximately one in five adults in the UK will be personally affected by domestic violence and it can devastate their home and working lives. Support and understanding by their employers can play a pivotal role in their recovery.
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CAADV interview on South Leeds Radio
April 2011
CAADV had a unique opportunity at the end of 2010 to participate in 16 Days of Action as part of the South Leeds Radio Station initiative to raise awareness on the issues of Domestic Violence.
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CAADV Key Partner Forum
April 2011
On 24th February CAADV held their 2nd key partner forum. All those who attended the breakfast meeting engaged in a vibrant and productive conversation. We explored opportunities to work with the key partners on new awareness programmes and policies to address domestic violence and the impact in the workplace.
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Zero Tolerance on Domestic Violence:
Towards a Comprehensive EU-Wide Strategy
April 2011
On 3rd March 2011, CAADV’s Executive Director, Melissa Morbeck, attended the Centre for Parliamentary Studies Public Policy Exchange Conference on Domestic Violence. The conference was held in Brussels and had delegates from throughout European Union and Council for Europe. Melissa found it to be an excellent opportunity to discover more about the Council of Europe and EU member states’ policies towards Domestic Violence as well as best practice programmes of individual member states.
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Call to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Action Plan
March 2011
To coincide with International Women’s Day, the coalition Government has launched Call to End Violence Against Women and Girls: Action Plan which is available to download at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/vawg. Tthe latest "Violence against women and girls' Newsletter from the government is also available
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Violence against women and girls newsletter
November 2010
Download the latest "Violence against women and girls' Newsletter from the government.
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Women who suffer domestic violence often present to the NHS in need of time and privacy.
21st July 2010
Domestic violence affects one in four women during their lifetimes. It costs public services £2.9 billion a year and accounts for £2.7billion in lost productivity, according to estimates by the Department of Trade and Industry. Some women seek medical help from their GPs or A&E departments, often presenting with obvious injuries. But some women will present in the NHS system some time after the incident sometimes with vague symptoms which they can’t explain. Or they may seek appointments for what seem trivial reasons.
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Home secretary commits to ending violence against women
16th July 2010
Each year City of London Corporation in conjunction with the Safer City Partnership hold an event in Guildhall to celebrate International Women's Day and to raise funds for Refuge the Domestic Violence Charity. This highly prestigious breakfast is attended by over 400 City Business people and is normally hosted by a celebrity.
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CAADV urges more companies to join battle against domestic violence as its cost to economy falls
26th June 2010
The cost of domestic violence in lost economic output is down by nearly 30% since 2001, according to updated research launched by the Corporate Alliance Against Domestic Violence (CAADV) and produced by Professor Sylvia Walby of Lancaster University, but simple actions by employers could drive this down much further, to the benefit of both companies and individuals, Attorney General Baroness Scotland QC said today.
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The Cost of Domestic Violence: Up-date 2009 by Sylvia Walby
November 2009
While domestic violence is terrible enough in its own right to justify policy interventions, the scale of the costs aids the prioritisation of relevant policies. This report up-dates The Cost of Domestic Violence by Sylvia Walby published by the Women and Equality Unit, Department of Trade and Industry in 2004 , from the year 2001 to 2008 .
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