Home Secretary launches national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls
March 14, 2022
The Home Secretary has launched a new, multi-year national communications campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls. Read More
Women’s safety campaigners left ‘insulted’ by Home Office backing of women’s safety app
January 25, 2022
Women’s safety campaigners are calling the Home Office’s backing of an app that allows users to track their friends’ journeys home “insulting". Read More
Inspections to look at how schools and colleges work to prevent sexual harassment, online sexual abuse and sexual violence
July 7, 2021
Ofsted has published updated education inspection handbooks, clarifying how inspectors will assess how schools and colleges confront sexual harassment, abuse and violence among children and young people. Read More
Government to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse
June 21, 2021
A new workers’ watchdog is to be created to protect the rights of UK workers, the government has confirmed. Read More
Domestic Abuse: A toolkit for employers
June 18, 2021
Business in the Community (BITC) points out that employers have a duty of care and a legal responsibility to provide a safe and effective work environment. In this toolkit, it sets out advice to help organisations support employees and contribute to tackling domestic abuse. Read More
‘Domestic abuse is everybody’s business and people need to take a stand and listen’
May 10, 2021
Statistics from before the pandemic show that one in four women and one in six men will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime; 56% of employers say that domestic abuse leads to absenteeism and 54% to a reduction in quality of work... Read More
Employers have a ‘duty to spot early signs of domestic abuse’, says Business Minister
January 25, 2021
Paul Scully has urged employers to put plans in place to spot signs of domestic abuse and help affected staff find the necessary support. Read More
Domestic violence – a business issue?
October 25, 2016
Here ICRS speaks to Lorna Gavin, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Corporate Responsibility at international law firm, Gowling WLG (UK) LLP about Read More