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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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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