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Copy and paste the suggested heading, alert and body copy with the hyperlinks into an intranet article.
Suggested heading:
It doesn't have to be physical. Coercive control is family and domestic violence
[ALERT – In a breakout box or disclaimer]:
Trigger Warning
If you are experiencing family and domestic violence visit the Family and Domestic Violence support and advice page for information about support services.
Body copy:
[insert name of agency] recognises that employees sometimes face situations in their personal life that may affect their attendance at work, including family and domestic violence.
The WA Government’s new campaign ‘Coercion Hurts’ raises awareness that family and domestic violence doesn’t have to be physical. Online resources are available to learn more about coercive control, including how to identify behaviours, how to have a conversation with someone experiencing it, and where people can seek support.
[insert name of agency] is committed to providing support to all employees in situations of family and domestic violence, by helping them to maintain employment and participate safely in the workplace.
As a public sector employee, you are entitled to the following:
- ten (10) days non-cumulative paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
- reinforced flexible work arrangements and safety plan agreements; and
- continued access to the government Employee Assistance program which provides free confidential counselling services.
If you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence, help is available. You are not alone.
To find out more about FDV workplace support, speak to your manager or visit: Family and Domestic Violence, Paid Leave and Workplace Support - Premier's Circular 2021/11 .
To learn more about coercive control, visit wa.gov.au/coercivecontrol
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