Supporting Culturally Diverse Employees Impacted by Domestic Violence
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The dynamics and effects of domestic violence can vary among cultural employee groups, yet most HR professionals are trained to respond to it through a traditionally White, North American lens. This presentation explores the differences often seen in abuse involving culturally diverse employees, factors that influence help-seeking behaviors, and personal biases that may alter a helper's intervention. Participants will learn strategies for supporting victims and develop a deeper understanding of how to serve diverse populations.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a deeper understanding of how cultural background and beliefs play a role in the experiences of abused employees.
- Identify and overcome personal biases that may influence support for culturally diverse employee victims.
- Integrate victim-centered strategies for supporting culturally diverse employees impacted by domestic violence.
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Lynn Fairweather
Ms. Fairweather is an abuse survivor with 30+ years of experience in the domestic violence response and prevention field. Her unique subject matter expertise was developed by handling thousands of high-risk cases throughout her career. Her company "Presage Consulting and Training" provides tailored guidance and education to a diverse portfolio of multinational Fortune 500 employers. Ms. Fairweather regularly presents at industry conferences around the world and is an active member of the National Speaker’s Association, the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, and the American Society for Industrial Security. She is also an award-winning author on the subject of domestic violence.
Melody Gross
Melody Gross is a keynote speaker, certified professional life coach, survivor, and disruptor of domestic violence. She is the owner of Courageous SHIFT, a speaking and consulting agency that offers transformative work for people-centered organizations at the intersection of domestic violence and DEI. Through speaking engagements, training, coaching, and policy consulting, Melody and her team partner with organizations to shift culture and develop psychologically and physically safe work environments. Their clients include midsize to large corporations, small and women-owned businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Melody has shared her expertise in Healthline, Psych Central, Well+Good, Spectrum News, WBTV, and Charlotte Observer.