To approve the Workplace Domestic Violence
Policy. It is essential in raising awareness on this under reported
crime and demonstrates to staff a commitment to their welfare by
the Borough Council.
Domestic Violence affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men and claims
the lives of 2 women a week in England every year. Given these
statistics and the amount of people affected it is highly likely we
have both perpetrators and victims of domestic violence working
within the Council.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/01/2014
Relevant Committee(s): Health, Wellbeing and Environment;
Decision due: 5 Feb 2014 by Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Tony Kearon tony.kearon@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk
Lead director: Chief Executive
Contact: Catherine Fox, Partnerships Vulnerability Officer Email: catherine.fox@newcastle-staffs.gov.uk.
Making Representations: Not applicable
Spend required/saving generated: Staff can sometimes have high sickness rates and be under productive if they are being abused at home, by getting help and support safely these may improve.