A campaign that created trauma-informed workplaces across England and Wales
Employers Against Abuse was a national campaign and training programme developed in partnership with the Home Office to help organisations create safer, more supportive workplaces for staff affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We created the role of Support Ambassador: trained staff who act as informed, approachable points of contact within their organisation. A person who is trained to say the right thing, able to signpost and provide resources and guidance. This role was designed as an ongoing commitment, supported by organisational leadership and embedded within wider workplace culture.
Through CPD-accredited training and a growing network of Support Ambassadors, the campaign worked to raise awareness, improve responses to disclosure, and embed trauma-informed approaches across workplaces.
Until April 2026, Home Office funding enabled us to offer this training free of charge to employers across England and Wales.
Why this work matters
Domestic abuse and sexual violence are not confined to the home. Individuals affected carry these experiences into their work.
Within an organisation it’s likely there are staff that are or were at some point affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence within their personal relationships.
Many individuals affected will continue working and may even see their workplace as a place of safety. However, trauma can affect concentration, attendance, communication and overall wellbeing. Most people will not disclose their experiences unless they feel safe, believed, and supported.
What the campaign achieved
92% of participants surveyed reported being more confident in spotting the signs of abuse and signposting people to support after our training.
Through Employers Against Abuse, we:
- trained 550 staff to become Support Ambassadors,
- made over 1.000 training spaces available and offered additional support, resources and webinars,
- reached 205 organisations who have taken part in the programme.
“Thank you for the opportunity to have such relevant and helpful training, as a small business I wouldn’t not have had this opportunity with out it being funded.”
We continue the work
While the funded campaign has now come to an end, the need for trauma-informed workplaces remains.
We continue to offer the contents of this training as part of our bespoke training offer.
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Learn more
As part of the campaign, we hosted a national webinar exploring how employers can provide the right support for staff affected by abuse:
A lasting legacy
Employers Against Abuse helped build a growing community of organisations committed to creating safer, more informed workplaces.
Its legacy continues through the organisations and individuals who took part and through the continued availability of this training today.
We want to say a huge Thank You to the Home Office for providing funding for this important work!
