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Case B – Sojourner Family Peace Center Arin Nakahara – University of Hawaii at Manoa
Sadie Purk – Bowling Green State University Sarah Puccio – University of South Carolina-
Columbia Gerald Ryan – University of North Dakota
Executive Summary Our Method — Business Memo
The Message — DV Issue
The Message — Affects of DV on their Business
The Message — Financial Impacts
The Message — Social Impacts
The Message — Improving Your Company Culture
The Message — Taking Action
The Message — Domestic Violence and Wisconsin
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Conclusion
Our Method—Newsletter Easy to communicate and distribute Various methods of distribution
Social Media Outlets Local publications Internal communication (e-mail)
In a language businesses understand Utilizes Microsoft Word so easily accessible and updatable
The Message – Domestic Violence (DV) Issue
Includes verbal or emotional abuse of spouse or child
1 out of every 4 women suffer some form of abuseDomestic violence is a root cause of many social
problems Growing at an alarming rateInfluences a person’s development
The Message – Effects of DV on their BusinessDomestic violence greatly affects businesses 9,000 victims of domestic violence every day 44% of full-time employees experience workplace violence
96% had difficulty focusing and performing on their work 78% employees are late to work because of abuse
The Message –Financial and Social Impacts
64% of victims experience abuse at work DV costs companies $67 billion in the U.S. annually$5.8 billion is spent on physical and mental medical costs
Incur an additional $948 per victim Abused women are 60% to 80% more likely to
experience stroke, heart disease, and asthma
Only 44% of company executives are aware of the financial impact on their company
The Message –Financial and Social Impacts
8 million days of paid work lost each yearAverage of 41.1 days per woman Totals a national cost of $2.5 billion annually
Victims of DV carry their burden into the workplace environment Safety and well-being of other employees and
customers are an issue Homicide is the leading cause of death for
women on the job 33% of those deaths inflicted by intimate
partners
The Message –Financial and Social Impacts
As DV increases, companies’ legal, law enforcement, and criminal costs increase
94% of corporate security directors see DV as a high security threat
Companies can be held legally liable for an abuser that eludes security
Pay out at least $600,000 in nominal damages/incident
The Message –Financial and Social Impacts
Also heavily affects the community: 33% of police calls are for domestic violenceWeight on taxpayers who pay $66,000 per
incarcerated DV offender Leads to unhealthy financial environmentsDiscourages economic growth
The Message – Improving Your Company CultureDV not just an issue outside of the office 84% employees feel that domestic violence should be addressed in the workplace
Only 13% of corporate executive agree
Employers must take into account the Millennial generation Cost savings from addressing domestic violence
Employers lose $3 to $5 billion/year because of decreased productivity and increased health care cost
The Message – Taking Action Provide educational information about domestic violence in the workplaceRaise awareness for domestic violence through social mediaBegin discussions with family and friends about how to maintain healthy relationshipsConsider volunteering at our new facility on 619 W. Walnut StreetConduct an awareness campaign and contact us to receive supportive materialsHost workplace wellness activities that include domestic violence awarenessProvide domestic violence assistance through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)Have an in house person to act as a resource on this topic Train supervisors and employees to recognize the signs of domestic violence and how to help
The Message – Domestic Violence and WisconsinDomestic violence very prevalent in Wisconsin49 people murdered and 33 children are physically and emotionally damaged
These people are all members of our community
Through your support:Save lives Save $12.2 million in health care costsPrevent 86,000 days of missed work Give support to 90% of the victims who receive aid from Sojourner’s programs
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Conclusion