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Silence Hurts.
Imagine someone telling you a co-worker was murdered last night by her boyfriend. Now imagine you suspected she was being abused but, unsure of what to do, you said nothing. No one is saying it would be an easy conversation, but it could be a life-saving one.

Small changes made by every day people can have a big impact for victims of domestic violence. Make it your business to end abuse by creating a supportive environment, where victims will be comfortable to open up and reach out for help.


Words Heal.
A little kindness goes a long way, especially for someone treated like dirt by the one who supposedly loves her. When domestic violence victims go to work, so do their scars left by the physical and emotional abuse. Expressing your concern for a co-worker’s well being may be all she needs to start believing in a better future.

Small changes made by every day people can have a big impact for victims of domestic violence. Make it your business to end abuse by creating a supportive environment, where victims will be comfortable to open up and reach out for help.


Support Empowers.
No one is asking you to stop a fist in midair, take a bullet, or knock a knife out of his hand. Yet the support you offer a co-worker suffering domestic violence could have the same effect.

Support starts with awareness of a problem and this problem touches everyone. In one year, Maryland recorded over 22,000 domestic violence crimes with an estimated 5500 going undocumented. When one of these victims goes to work, so does her physical and emotional scars. Maybe she’s sleep deprived after spending the night awake, worrying if this set of bruises will be covered by makeup. Throughout the work day, her abuser could still make his presence known through harassing phone calls or emails. A powerful reminder that even from a distance, he can keep her down. Towards the end of the day, she may be consumed by fear about going home. Meanwhile, she still has a job to do while she’s at work.

What support can you offer a co-worker suffering this degradation? Become familiar with signs of a victim or an abuser. Learn about resources available for a victim. Understand policies about domestic violence and the workplace. All of these are simple steps everyone can take to end abuse.

Small changes made by every day people can have a big impact. Make it your business to end abuse by creating a supportive environment, where victims will be comfortable to open up and reach out for help.

Call To Action:
Make It Your Business to End Abuse
Domestic Violence and the Workplace
What can you do to help? Visit www.ubalt.edu/endabuse