As part of 16 Days of Activism we are proud to announce that we have become a member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC).
EDAC is a pledge by employers to support women affected by abuse to enter or re-enter the workplace.
Employers are invited to sign the covenant and identify opportunities within their businesses for women seeking sustainable employment opportunities.
As we know, domestic abuse affects one in four women in their lifetime and has long-term economic impact on survivors. As part of this programme, survivors are offered a dedicated IDVA to support and empower them on their employability journey.
The ultimate aims of this initiative are to harness real and meaningful social change, create inclusive and positive opportunities, develop long term, sustainable solutions for survivors of abuse and for businesses and organisations who recognise the need to diversify their workplace.
“This is a natural step for Staying Put, as we understand that helping people subjected to domestic abuse means breaking down barriers to employment opportunities across all sectors, helping survivors gain confidence and return to employment,” states Yasmin Khan, CEO, Staying Put. “Many people who leave abusive relationships face an uncertain financial future and as an understanding, compassionate and supportive employer, we can further assist survivors to gain their independence through employment so that they can rebuild their lives and live safely.”
Over the next 12 months, we are committed to:
- Raising awareness of domestic abuse within the workplace and encourage meaningful conversations
- Creating inclusive workplace opportunities for victim/survivors of domestic abuse
- Enhancing recruitment practices as an inclusive employer of choice
- Acting as a champion to break the taboos surrounding victim/survivors of domestic abuse