Welcome to DAWS
Supporting workplaces with their response to domestic abuse with a focus on those using harmful behaviour.
Domestic Abuse Workplace Solutions
Our mission is to engage all organisations and workplaces so that all employees have an awareness of domestic abuse and of what support is available, whether they are concerned for their own wellbeing, a colleagues or are worried about their own behaviour.
Increasing the safety of adults and children is at the heart of all that we do. We focus on prevention via increasing awareness, creating robust frameworks and working with those using harmful behaviour to prevent future abuse.
There are currently three main strands of DAWS:
Please feel free to click on the buttons to learn more about each strand or contact us directly to discuss further. Our intervention ‘The Recognise Programme’ for employees using harmful behaviour is under development - please feel free to enquire if of interest.
Our Team:
Our highly experienced team is on hand to support your organisation with all domestic abuse related queries. We are extremely proud of the extensive experience we bring having collectively worked for national domestic abuse charities such as Respect and Safelives aswell as statutory services like the Police, Social Care and Probation. Our expertise ranges from creating and facilitating training to shaping policy and culture change within organisations. Please click on the link to find out more:
Our Values
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So often domestic abuse is viewed as something that happens behind closed doors and is a private matter. But this only serves to keep it hidden. Seeing this as a community issue means we can all be aware and know how to support someone.
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Only by coming together can we impact the statistics and make meaningful change. Sharing knowledge and expertise across sectors is vital if we are to truly engage the whole of society on this issue.
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Having a fair business model so that our services can be accessed by everybody. It is hoped our work will strengthen ties between local charities and businesses.
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Reflection is at the core of all we do. The DAWS teams prides itself on constant evaluation of our processes and packages. We strive to support all types of workplaces and learn from each and everyone. We are always learning. As new research comes out and technology develops DAWS keeps upto date and considers how this can filter into our training and support of organisations.
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Research shows that a coaching approach based on motivational interviewing can support people to make positive changes. We take this methodology into all that we do, from the advice we give to the training we facilitate.
Statistics
“36% to 75% of employed victims are harassed by abusive partners while at work”
““one in seven (14.2%) children and young people under the age of 18 will have lived with domestic violence at some point in their childhood””
“2.3 million victims of domestic abuse every year”
““One US study highlighted how 44% of those in employment who’d used abusive behaviour told somebody at work.””
“£1.9 billion pounds in lost economic output every year due to reduced productivity, time off, lost wages, sick pay and rehiring.”
Contact Us
Just fill in the form to the right with your query and we will endeavour to get back to you within 5 working days. All questions welcome.