The article discusses the urgent need for organizations to develop policies addressing intimate partner violence (IPV), emphasizing that victims often maintain jobs while experiencing abuse at home. Recognizing the dynamics of disclosure in work environments, it asserts that support should be available regardless of whether an abuse disclosure is made. The authors, Charlotte M. Karam et al. (2023), stress that organizational responses can significantly impact survivors and call for enhanced workplace security measures, even when no active investigations are occurring, challenging patriarchal norms that often inhibit effective support for victims.
Organizations should ensure that intimate partner violence (IPV) policies are in place, as victims often face abuse while maintaining their professional lives.
Disclosure of abuse should not be a prerequisite for receiving support from the organization to protect and assist victims effectively.
Workplace security measures must be accessible for all employees, regardless of whether an active investigation into violence is ongoing, ensuring a safe environment.
The outdated stereotype of domestic violence victims staying home has shifted; many victims are employed yet still face abusive relationships at home.
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