Welcome to the EIDA Handbook: A Workplace Domestic Abuse Response

Access the EIDA Handbook here. 

People are the most important asset of any organisation, with employee wellbeing at the heart of a well-managed, motivated workforce. One in five of your employees could experience domestic abuse in their lifetimes. 

This Handbook is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for any employer wanting to help tackle domestic abuse.

It is divided into seven parts. You can navigate to each part using the tabbed menu that runs across each page and use the links to other sections throughout.

  • Part 1: Understanding domestic abuse
  • Part 2: An employer's responsibilities
  • Part 3: Workplace domestic abuse response for larger organisations
  • Part 4: Workplace domestic abuse response for smaller organisations
  • Part 5: About EIDA
  • Part 6: Need urgent help?
  • Part 7: Detailed table of contents

Accompanying documents

Domestic abuse: A guide for everyone

Domestic abuse: A guide for managers

A guide for domestic abuse champions

Domestic abuse: A language guide for everyone

Domestic abuse policy template and guidance: "Sharon's Policy"

Business case template for larger employers

Business Case template for SMEs

See the editable templates for making the business case for larger employers and SMEs, as well as an implementation plan template, on the right.