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Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Signs Up To Support Survivors Of Domestic Abuse On International Women’s Day

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the first in England to sign up to the Employee Domestic Abuse Covenant (EDAC) to support and empower survivors of domestic abuse to enter or re-enter the workplace.

The Trust says it will work towards ensuring opportunities are in place for domestic abuse victims and survivors applying for new roles.

The Trust is also working towards creating mentoring schemes championing the breaking of taboos surrounding victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

Julie Pennycook, director for people and organisational development, said:

“On International Women’s Day we are pleased to share that we have made this commitment to support women who have survived domestic abuse.

“As one of the Island’s largest employers, and with a female workforce of over 74 per cent, this is an important milestone for our organisation to support our community and staff better.”

International Women's Day, which takes place today (Tuesday March 8), is an annual global celebration of social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and the theme this year is #BreakTheBias.

In 2020/2021 alone the local High Risk Domestic Abuse and Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference forums on the Isle of Wight reviewed more than 330 domestic abuse cases where the victim is considered to be at high risk of significant harm or even death.

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