a ddressing domestic violence in the workplace : bc perspectives
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ADDRESSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE:
BC PERSPECTIVES
TONY MCNAUGHTON
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DEATH REVIEW PANEL
“…develop a model, in collaboration with WorkSafeBC, for use by employers to provide protection to employees from domestic violence in the workplace.”
FILLING THE GAP
Recognizing the signs of domestic violence
Supporting workers
Understanding legal obligations
Taking action to keep workplaces safe
THE TOOL KIT HANDBOOK FACT SHEETS AWARENESS MATERIALS MULTIMEDIA RESOURCES
CHALLENGES The conundrum of gender inclusivity
Defining domestic violence
Domestic violence as an OHS issue?
A WORK IN PROGRESS
International uptake – ‘universal’ handbook
Translations – Traditional and Simplified Chinese, French, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog
Raising awareness
Video interview – from a survivor’s perspective
Multimedia training tool
LESSONS LEARNED A complex process
Involve stakeholders and experts early
Crystallize the point
DISCUSSION POINTS
•Measuring the effectiveness of our work
•Bridging gaps for smaller workplaces
•Strategies for reinforcing domestic violence as an OHS concern