Domestic Abuse: A Workplace issue
Domestic Abuse: A Workplace issue
In Ireland, 1 in 3 women face psychological, physical, or sexual abuse from an intimate partner (EU Fundamental Rights Agency, 2024).
Domestic violence and abuse, including coercive control, are serious human rights violations and public health issues.
The introduction of Statutory Domestic Violence Leave in November 2023 highlights domestic abuse as a workplace concern.
Training Focus:
- Information on domestic violence and abuse and its link to the workplace.
- Key elements for safe and effective organisational responses to those affected by domestic violence.
- Steps to create a domestic abuse-informed organisation and implement Statutory Domestic Violence Leave safely.
- Resources on Women’s Aid services for victim-survivors, their families, and professionals assisting those affected by domestic abuse.
- Details about the Women’s Aid Employer Engagement Programme, which supports workplaces in implementing statutory domestic violence leave and responding to affected employees.
- Information on the Women’s Aid Service Providers Programme, a training initiative for workers who engage with individuals impacted by violence and abuse.
- You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
- This event will take place on Zoom.
- Closed Captions can be enabled by attendees.
- Please email ames@wheel.ie if you have any special requirements.
Meet Your Presenter
Catharina Portich works as the Lead Trainer on Women’s Aid Employer Engagement Programme where she supports employers in developing and implementing their workplace response to domestic violence and abuse. She graduated first class from her M.A. in Policy and Management from Potsdam University in Germany and completed her Diploma in Project Management (PMI) from IBAT College in Dublin with distinction. Before joining Women’s Aid, Catharina has led education and training programmes in relation to human rights and sustainable development, both nationally and internationally.
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Testimonials From Others
"The Civil Service were delighted to partner with Women’s Aid to develop our DVA policy, training interventions and related supports. They were professional and efficient in providing informed insights and delivering awareness and training sessions which received extremely positive feedback. Working with Women’s Aid was a very positive and rewarding process."
Aoife Kelly, HR Policy – Public Workforce Division at the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform
"It was without doubt one of the most insightful training sessions we have done. We have used the advice and insights sadly, many times since. Every employer should facilitate."
Tanya Morrissey, General Manager, Home Instead (North Cork)
“The in-depth knowledge and practical experience that Women’s Aid bring, greatly helped us in gaining a much deeper awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its wider impacts. The outcome from our engagement with Women’s Aid is that we are much better informed and aware and our policies and supports are better aligned. I would highly recommend engaging Women’s Aid if you are planning to develop or review your polices in relation to domestic abuse in your organisation."
Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, CEO, Carmichael
