UNISON is committed to achieving equality in our workplaces, in our union and across society. Equality is a high priority for UNISON in our negotiating and campaigning work. People have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at work, to do their job to the best of their ability, free from discrimination and harassment. Just as we support members experiencing race, gender, sexual orientation and other forms of discrimination, UNISON recognises we need to find ways to help our members who experience the discrimination of domestic abuse.

The impact of domestic abuse is wide-ranging and will inevitably affect workers and their colleagues. It is important that it is not ignored in the workplace but understood as a serious, recognisable and preventable issue.

Abuse can be psychological, financial and emotional, and includes controlling or coercive behaviour. It can also include stalking, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour crimes’ and female genital mutilation, as well as online or digital abuse.

We are aware that this is a very delecate subject, we don't wish to cause anyone any distress. We apprechiate your time and assistance. From this survey we are hoping to work with LJMU to create a "Domestic Violence and Abuse" policy for members of staff who are currently experianceing domestic violence and abuse, to give them the much needed support within the LJMU workplace that they deserve.

Can you please take the time to fill in this survey on domestic violence and abuse, it's mainly tick boxes. This is totally anonymous and confidential as we won't be asking for any names, email address, contact numbers or even to login.

Thank You, UNISON @ LJMU.