What Do Professionals Need to Know?
Workplace
Links
Links to information specifically related to domestic violence in the workplace.
The sites listed below are provided as a reference. The content on the sites represents the views of the authors and should not be construed as representing the opinions or positions of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence.
- Legal Momentum Advancing Women's Rights (formerly NOW Legal Defense and Education Fund)
The site provides information on violence against women, working women and violence, court cases, National Task Force, and Employment Rights for Survivors of Abuse (ERSA Project).
- New York State Employee Assistance Program
The NYS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a peer assistance program jointly sponsored by labor and management. NYS EAP provides confidential information, assessment and referral services to NYS employees, their family members and retirees. It also provides orientations and training for all employees, managers, supervisors and union representatives on benefits and use of EAP.
- Family Violence Prevention Fund: Employer Responses to Domestic Violence
Information on impact of DV in the workplace, workplace policies and programs, and best practices in the public and private sectors.
- Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse (MINCAVA)
Articles, fact sheets, and other informative resources about workplace violence.
- Responding to Domestic Violence: Where Federal Employees Can Find Help
A handbook developed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management that provides information on federal workplace resources available to victims of domestic violence and describes federal policies and workplace accommodations.
- Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence (CAEPV)
Web site of national organization founded by business leaders and focused on the workplace. CAEPV's mission is to aid in the prevention of partner violence by leveraging the strength and resources of the corporate community.
