The Hidden Cost of Abuse

Domestic Abuse

Costs UK Businesses

£14 Billion Every Year

You may not have considered that domestic abuse has a direct impact on your business, but it does. One in four women and one in six men will be victims of abuse, and they bring it to work every day.

Free Domestic Abuse Awareness Video

Domestic abuse is often thought of as a private issue, but its impact doesn’t end at the front door. It affects businesses every day through staff absences, performance issues, low morale, safety concerns, and even legal risks.

This free educational video is designed to help you understand why domestic abuse is a workplace issue, not just a personal one — and what can be done about it.

Understanding the role that domestic abuse plays in lost productivity is the first step to combating it.

TESTIMONIALS

“The online training on Domestic Abuse in the Workplace is powerful and essential. The course doesn’t just raise awareness—it empowered me as an individual and also my organisation to take meaningful action against domestic abuse.”

“Very informative training. I am surprised at how many people I have known/know now who have been subjected to the topics discussed today”

“Really insightful & eye opening training. Helped me understand the signs and indicators of abuse which wasn’t clear to me beforehand. The topics covered will help me in my work and to hopefully bring knowledge to my practice and communication to help others.”

All of our courses are fully certified by the CPD Certification Service, giving you the confidence that the training meets recognised standards of quality and professionalism. This means your participation counts toward your team’s Continuing Professional Development and can be formally recorded as part of staff training records.

Our content is written in line with current government guidance, specifically reflecting the principles and responsibilities set out in the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. This ensures that the advice and practices we teach are legally sound, up to date, and aligned with your duty of care as an employer.

We are also recognised by the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), the UK’s leading network for businesses committed to tackling domestic abuse in the workplace. As a recommended training provider specialising in domestic abuse awareness for employers, our approach has been developed in collaboration with experts and shaped by real-world workplace needs.

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Sharne

Sharne is an experienced leader in the domestic abuse sector, having headed the development of a frontline charity organisation, supporting both adults and children impacted by abuse. She has created and delivered comprehensive domestic abuse training packages, both online and in person and is a qualified trainer. Sharne is passionate about workplace wellbeing and is known for addressing taboo topics with honesty and sensitivity, promoting a zero-tolerance approach to abusive behaviours. With a strong background in business start-up, management, and strategic development, across both the private and community and voluntary sectors, she brings a trauma-informed approach to building safer, more inclusive environments.

Supports organisations to create safer, trauma-informed workplace cultures

Designs and updates tailored training sessions for diverse audiences

Facilitates open, respectful discussions on sensitive and taboo subjects

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Nicola

Nicola’s commitment to tackling domestic abuse is deeply rooted in personal loss, following the tragic death of a close friend. This experience drives her passion to raise awareness about the widespread impact of abuse on individuals, families, and children—regardless of gender.

She works within a frontline domestic abuse charity that provides both support services for adults and children affected by abuse, and delivers healthy relationship education. With a strong background in training delivery, start-up leadership, and organisational management, Nicola brings a unique blend of empathy and professional insight to her work.

Raises awareness of abuse impact

Combines empathy with professional expertise

Leads with purpose and compassion

Knowledge and Expertise

With over 9 years of combined experience in the field of domestic abuse, our trainers, Sharne and Nicola, bring extensive knowledge and expertise to our CPD certified Domestic Abuse Awareness Training workshops for the workplace... As certified trainers, Sharne and Nicola are currently working within a domestic abuse charity, directly supporting both adults and children who are victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

In addition to their primary expertise, Sharne and Nicola are also trained in:

• Mental Health First Aid (Adults)

• Mental Health First Aid (Youth)

• ASIST Suicide Prevention

• ASK Suicide Prevention for Youth

Their broad experience includes delivering awareness workshops across a variety of settings, both online and in-person, such as conferences, NHS teams, local authority statutory teams, Merseyside Police Staff, and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, among others in the adult sector. Sharne and Nicola are also experts in delivering tailored healthy relationship education and domestic abuse awareness workshops for children and young people in schools and colleges.

Their focus is on supporting early prevention efforts and helping to break the cycle of domestic abuse.

Let's raise awareness together