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DAAWN stands for Domestic Abuse Awareness in the Workplace Network.
DAAWN is a workplace wellbeing initiative helping employers raise awareness of domestic abuse and understand how it can affect people at work.
Domestic abuse does not always stay outside working hours. It can affect an employee’s wellbeing, attendance, performance, confidence and safety. For some people, work may be one of the few stable or safe places in their life.
Employers do not need to become domestic abuse experts, but they can play an important role. By raising awareness, giving managers practical guidance and making support information visible, employers can help create a workplace culture where people know that help is available.
DAAWN provides practical, easy-to-use resources for employers, including awareness videos for business leaders, managers and employees, a template domestic abuse policy and information on healthy relationships. These resources are free to download and can be used as part of a wider wellbeing approach, staff awareness activity or manager training.
Support DAAWN
We are calling on all Business Leaders to join the DAAWN network. Just add your details and start to use the free awareness resources in your workplace.
Together, employers can help raise awareness, reduce stigma and make sure employees know where support may be available.
Watch our Business Leaders video to hear why this matters.
DAAWN began in Essex through work involving Essex Chambers of Commerce, Practical HR Ltd and the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. The project is now managed by Practical HR and continues as part of our wider commitment to practical workplace wellbeing.
