Businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to sign up to a new charter aimed at supporting employees experiencing domestic abuse.
Foyle Women’s Aid says employers can play a crucial role in identifying and supporting people living with abuse at home.
CEO Marie Brown says it is encouraging to see more employers taking a proactive approach.
However, she says it is equally important that the right support services and resources are in place once a victim comes forward.
Ms Brown says, for some people, the workplace may be the only opportunity for someone to recognise the signs of abuse and help them escape a dangerous situation:
