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Domestic Violence Awareness: Let’s ‘Talk’ Action
In The Canberra Times on the fourteenth of this month, the Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Crisis Service, Mirjana Wilson, referred to the surge in calls over the holiday period. She said it didn't reflect that domestic situations were worsening, rather...
Unemotional Is Caring: DV & Effective Workplace Policy
People are often surprised when I say I am gender neutral when it comes to finding solutions to the impact of domestic violence on the workplace. The majority view tends to be that gender is the major driver in domestic violence; and of course there is no doubt...
Ahead Of The Curve
An organization, no matter how well designed, is only as good as the people who live and work in it. Dee Hock More and more the line between work and home is merging. The days of the nine to five are well and truly over. In fact, for many of us, the only time we truly...
An Unsuitable Blog For A Woman
Dear Miranda Devine This is not a blog I intended to write this week, but unfortunately, I now feel compelled to. I have felt relieved over the past year to see Domestic Violence finally getting the media coverage it deserves, because violence thrives in silence, but...
Speaking Out – Five Things I Put in Place Before Telling My Story Publicly
I am a fan of Grace Tame, what an amazing example she is setting my children. Since her incredible speech at the Press Club, I have seen many posts about using your voice, telling your story. The more people that speak up the more traction for change we will get. I...
I Wish I’d Known I Was Dealing With A Narcissist
I wish I'd known my ex was a narcissist growing up - that is probably a bit kind - but let's go with narcissists for the sake of this blog. I thought he was supportive because I had no idea that he was purposely undermining me. I felt it was me that was out of sync....
An Open Letter From My Burn Out
Dear World, I make my living from telling my story to enable businesses to understand the Domestic Family Abuse (DFA) and its impact. It is exhausting and draining work. But, I don't share that for fear of seeming weak or incapable of running my business and worry...
Patterns of Abusive Behaviour
Perspectives are changing around what has been known as the ‘cycle of violence’, some professionals say they will not use it as it is incorrect and unhelpful while others still use it. My professional and personal opinion is it is patterns of abusive behaviour rather...
Perpetrators – they are in your workplace too!
When we talk about domestic violence as a workplace issue, usually we are thinking about the victims of abuse. But in reality, companies will have perpetrators amongst their employees. As most workplaces still have a higher percentage of men working in them than...
Resilience – one of the tools I used to rebuild my life.
When I left my relationship due to domestic violence, I went straight to a shelter I had two bags of clothes, one bags of toys, $33 and more debt than I care to mention. It was daunting, scary and I truly believed I did not have what it takes to rebuild my life. I...
Domestic Violence – Changing Culture Saving Lives book will help workplaces to better understand the complexities of domestic violence and the impact on their business and the role the workplace plays, so employees no longer feel out of their depth.
It will help employees better understand the signs and symptoms of domestic abuse, to gain empathy and understanding, and to develop the confidence to communicate effectively.
Lisa shares her knowledge, strategies, and advice intertwined with her personal story to deepen the understanding of this complex issue. This book will give you the confidence to discuss and deal with domestic violence in the workplace in a knowledgeable way.
The book includes:
- Practical steps that businesses can take to raise awareness of domestic violence
- Guidance on how to support those impacted by domestic violence
- Examples from Lisa’s own lived experience to aid understanding
- Gender-neutral language to encourage everyone to be engaged and supported
- A list of domestic violence support resources recommended by Lisa
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