ChangeTheFace Community of Practice Webinar: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence and Abuse at Work
26 November 2026 | 14:00-15:00 GMT | Microsoft Teams
About the session
Domestic violence and abuse are not only personal or societal issues. They are also workplace and inclusion issues. Employers have an important role to play in creating safe, informed and supportive environments for colleagues experiencing abuse.
This closed-door webinar for D&I and DEI practitioners from ChangeTheFace member organisations will explore how employers can create safe, informed and supportive work environments for colleagues experiencing abuse.
Using Vodafone’s global approach as a practical case study, this interactive session will explore how D&I professionals can help embed survivor-centred support through policy, manager capability, colleague networks and partnerships with specialist organisations.
What the webinar will cover
Participants will hear about:
- The impact of domestic violence and abuse on employees and organisations.
- Why domestic abuse should be recognised as a world-of-work and inclusion issue.
- The core components of an effective workplace response.
- The Recognise, Respond, Refer framework.
- Vodafone’s Allies Against Abuse programme.
- Practical resources, including Bright Sky.
What you will take away
The session will provide practical insights to help participants:
- Position domestic violence and abuse within D&I and wellbeing priorities.
- Strengthen workplace policies and procedures through a survivor-centred approach.
- Equip managers and colleagues to respond appropriately and empathetically.
- Build trusted internal and external support pathways.
- Foster a workplace culture in which survivors feel safe, respected and able to seek help.
Who should attend?
This closed-door session is designed for D&I and DEI practitioners from ChangeTheFace member organisations and provides a confidential space for candid discussion, peer learning and knowledge exchange.
About the CTFA Community of Practice Webinar Series
The ChangeTheFace Community of Practice Webinar Series creates practical opportunities for members to share best practice, exchange resources and learn from one another about common workplace inclusion challenges.
The series is designed around peer learning and practical exchange, with members sharing experiences, lessons learned, case studies, tools and resources that others can adapt within their own organisations.
Register to attend
Please complete the registration form below by Tuesday 24 November to register for the webinar.
