Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. But in helping victims break free from such a vicious cycle we must do more than just raising awareness and signposting to support services.
The practical realities of escaping from abuse can pose significant barriers to survivors to overcome. All businesses, but especially those offering customer-facing services like banks, can play their part in helping an estimated 2.4 million victims to overcome these challenges.