Did you know?

Intimate partner violence (IPV) doesn’t just stay at home — it affects the workplace, too. IPV costs workplaces in Canada more than $7 million per year.

It's time to start treating IPV as what it really is: a public health issue.

If you've experienced workplace harassment or violence or believe you may be in danger of either, you have the right to refuse work under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario Government.

Read about employer duties to protect workers.

ontario.ca/page/preventin…

Did you get a chance to watch Neighbours, Friends & Families's recent talk with Pam Cross and Erin Lee on the rural inquest?

You can watch the full recording on their YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=Fj6SaL…

Have you become a workplace champion yet? 🏅

Take the pledge to become a Make It Our Business Champion for Change: makeitourbusiness.ca/workplace-cham…

Intimate partner violence is a workplace issue that affects a significant number of union members.

Is your union prepared?

View our suggested guidelines for unions here: makeitourbusiness.ca/guidelines/for…

'After taking this training I feel confident about going back to my organization and putting things into place so that we are prepared. I know what I need to do.' - Training Participant

Is your workplace prepared to handle issues of #IPV ?
Explore options: makeitourbusiness.ca/training/index…

#ICYMI : The Ottawa city council declared intimate partner violence ( #IPV ) an epidemic this past International Women's Day.

Get the details: ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-city-co…

Experts believe that the best way to prevent harm from #IPV is to recognize the warning signs.

Learn what a victim of abuse may be going through in the workplace, and how you can reach out and connect with them to help to ensure their safety:

makeitourbusiness.ca/guidelines/com…

If there is abuse taking place in the workplace, the employer must take steps to protect the victim.

Learn more about these requirements and how to ask for help in this guide: makeitourbusiness.ca/i-need-safety-…

SNCit stands for 'See it, Name it, Check it.'

It is difficult to have a conversation when we know or suspect someone may be experiencing abuse. “See it, Name it, Check it” provides a framework for these conversations.

Save the handy checklist here: makeitourbusiness.ca/guidelines/see…

Today is #IWD . Recognized each year on March 8th, it is a day to recognize women's achievements, increase visibility, and call out inequality.

This year's theme is #EmbraceEquality . Start by exploring this timeline of major Canadian Women's Accomplishments from 2017-2020.

Is your workplace ready to address cases of #DV ?

Get prepared with the free self-assessment quiz available on our website: makeitourbusiness.ca/training/self-…

The power and control wheel is a visual representation of common abusive tactics used against women & how they relate to the issues of power & control, documenting the tactics that are most universally experienced by women experiencing #IPV .

Can you recognize the signs?

Today is #BlackMentalHealthDay , created to drive productive dialogue and acknowledgment of the need for systemic change in support of the mental health of black people.

For mental health resources for those in black communities, visit: blackmentalhealthday.ca/resources

'Transit workers should not have to go to work in fear of their lives. These attacks leave long-term psychological impacts that remain with our members much after their physical wounds have healed.”

Read OFL's solidarity for transit workers: ofl.ca/solidarity-wit…

No matter your role in the workplace, everyone should be aware of the warning signs of domestic violence.

Learn how to support a coworker or employee in need with this training checklist.

#EndDV #SupportSurvivors

makeitourbusiness.ca/training/miob-…

Workplace violence is a serious everyday health and safety issue for many workers in Canada.

CUPE National's Violence Prevention Kit is working to change that.

Check out their resources: cupe.ca/violence-preve…

CUPE Ontario

'Vicarious trauma describes the negative effects a
worker, who provides support and advocacy to
survivors of #GBV , may face following exposure to
traumatic experiences in their everyday work.'

Learn more about vicarious trauma and how to support our workers 👇

Mental health can be a sensitive topic for some, it’s crucial that managers and leaders are educated on the topic and have resources at hand.

Here are 7 ways to help support mental health in a remote workplace: makeitourbusiness.ca/blog/2021/seve…

Can you name the differences between a Restraining Order and a Peace Bond?

Learn more about these two types of protection orders: makeitourbusiness.ca/resources-link…