Behind every statistic are millions of stories. Meet an executive who experienced domestic violence, and survived. Thankfully, building security stopped him from reaching her office. "It was my only safe haven," McMurray said. "'It was a place where I came to rest."
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DV IN THE WORKPLACE | Domestic Violence and Employees
Incidence of Domestic Violence
- 1 in 3 women report being abused by their husbands or boyfriends
at some point in their lives. 15
- 46% of the U.S. workforce is comprised of women.
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- 1 in 5 employed adults are victims of domestic violence.
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- Every day in the United States, more than three women are killed
by their husbands or boyfriends. 18
Impact on the Workplace
- 64% of domestic violence victims say their ability to work is affected by the violence.
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- 68% of employees of Fortune 1500 companies say that domestic violence has had a harmful effect on the physical safety of employees.
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- 80% of employees of Fortune 1500 companies witness the negative impact that domestic violence has on employee productivity.
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What Employees Believe Companies Should Do
- 71% say their company should be doing more to address this issue.
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- 82% think companies can make a difference by addressing this issue.
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- 91% think company representatives should be trained in recognizing warning signs of domestic violence.
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For more information about the impact of domestic violence on the workforce, look to the following resources:
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