Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Wednesday, February 10, 2027
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Online
Faculty, Staff, Students
Domestic violence has a devastating impact on individuals, workplaces, and the economy. In the U.S., domestic violence accounts for an estimated 8 million lost workdays each year and $8.3 billion annually in medical expenses and lost productivity.*
Abuse is not always physical. Threats, manipulation, isolation, gaslighting, and verbal attacks can inflict lasting psychological harm, including post-traumatic stress disorder. Financial or economic abuse is a factor in nearly all domestic violence cases limiting a partner's access to money, employment, and resources. Abusers often harass their partner at work, interfere with transportation and attendance, or sabotage career advancement. Supervisors and co-workers often struggle to know what to do or say- not wanting to get involved or jumping into rescue mode- getting too involved and potentially putting themselves in harm's way. By building awareness and strengthening our ability to respond, we create safer, more supportive environments where survivors are more likely to reach out for assistance *Statistics from www.workplacesrespond.org
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Identify various forms of domestic violence.
- Understand the impact of domestic violence on survivors and workplaces.
- Recognize the signs of domestic violence in the workplace and what resources are available.
Presenters:
- Holly Jasinski, MS (She/Her/Hers) Director, Center for Women & Gender Equity
Location Information
Registration on Workday Learning is required to receive a Zoom link
Contact Information
Inclusion & Equity
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111
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This event was added to the calendar by Emmanuel Amankwah (amankwem@mail.gvsu.edu) on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and was last updated on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.
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