Sheryl Klinger: Family Violence, A Workplace Perspective
Posted by Michael Blackwell
on Jul 05, 2012
Sheryl Klinger, an expert in domestic violence, presented to Dublin A.M. on a most serious topic. While not always easy to think about, domestic violence is a serious issue and its victims can often be helped by people in their workplace. The point, as Sheryl makes in this first video, is not to be a counselor. It is to recognize, respond appropriately, and refer. With some awareness and appropriate action, one might be able to help an employee or co-worker. Here Sheryl defines abuse: what it is, how it can happen to anyone, and a few myths and realities.
Sheryl follows up her general definition of abuse by pointing out some of the warning signs to watch for in the workplace that indicate a possible abusive relationship, how difficult it can be for an abused person to leave an abusive relationship, and how an employer or co-worker might being to approach person who might be the victim of abuse.
Sheryl concludes her presentation by talking about some of the resources that victims of abuse can employ to help escape their situations, resources employers can provide to help with help with education, and a call for the right sort of action.
The topic Sheryl discusses is certainly challenging to think about but is surely something that all large or medium sized employers might face as a challenge to the workplace. Remember that you do not have to solve the problem, but awareness, support, and a reference just might save the life of someone you know.
Sheryl follows up her general definition of abuse by pointing out some of the warning signs to watch for in the workplace that indicate a possible abusive relationship, how difficult it can be for an abused person to leave an abusive relationship, and how an employer or co-worker might being to approach person who might be the victim of abuse.
Sheryl concludes her presentation by talking about some of the resources that victims of abuse can employ to help escape their situations, resources employers can provide to help with help with education, and a call for the right sort of action.
The topic Sheryl discusses is certainly challenging to think about but is surely something that all large or medium sized employers might face as a challenge to the workplace. Remember that you do not have to solve the problem, but awareness, support, and a reference just might save the life of someone you know.