Desk Reference for Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence

Outlines a helpful intervention approach with victims in the workplace. This tool is designed for Human Resources and Employee Assistance Professionals.

Employee Training on Addressing Sexual Harassment (word)

This module is intended to train in identifying the various forms of sexual harassment, encouraging employees to report it, and discussing options for addressing sexual harassment in the workplace.

Employment and Domestic Violence

"This special collection includes a categorized and selected listing of articles, bibliographies, fact sheets, laws and court action, papers, regulations, reports and surveys relating to domestic violence and employment. It is offered as an additional tool to assist advocates working on and interested in employment issues related to ending violence against women. "

Empowering Women Migrant Workers in Asia: A Briefing Kit

"This briefing kit is informed by the experience of struggle, resilience and creative practice of women migrant workers and their support groups.It enhances an understanding of why and how prevention of discrimination and abuse of overseas women migrant workers should be addressed as issues of promoting gender equality; upholding basic human rights; promoting sustainable development and principles of good governance."

Human Rights Protections Applicable to Women Migrant Workers: A UNIFEM Briefing Paper (pdf)

"This briefing paper is intended to provide some tools for human rights advocates working to advance the rights of women migrant workers using the five most relevant major human rights conventions: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the International Covenant on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Their Families (MWC). The publication concludes by providing examples of steps states may be required to take to ensure women migrant workers can enjoy their human rights."

Migrant Workers and Prevention (pdf)

This issue of their Partners in Social Change newsletter examines in-depth primary prevention of sexual violence with migrant workers.

Reaching Migrant Farm Workers: A Technical Assistance Bulletin for Sexual Violence Advocates and Counselors (pdf)

"Focused on the farming industry, the bulletin describes the risk factors for sexual violence for migrant workers, barriers to reporting, legal rights and advocacy strategies."

Vicarious Trauma & Domestic Violence Service Providers - Creative Strategies for Reducing Stress in the Work Place

This forum addresses the nature and affects of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue and provides methods to identify and treat them. Hosted by expert Debby Tucker, Executive Director for the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Women’s Empowerment Principles: Equality Means Business (pdf)

"This brochure introduces the Women’s Empowerment Principles, which offer practical guidance to business and the private sector on how to empower women in the workplace, marketplace and community. It makes the business case for corporate action to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment."