Domestic Violence at Work Network Surveys

Can Work be Safe When Home Isn't? Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Work, Workers, and Workplaces in Sweden
Sweden, 2022

The survey was developed by a project team consisting of researchers at DVatWorkNet, Western University in Canada and senior advisors at the Swedish Gender Equality Agency’s department responsible for supporting implementation of the national strategy to prevent and combat men’s violence against women. 859 people participated in the research.
Swedish Version

Impacts of Domestic Violence in Workplaces in India
September, 2020

More than 15,000 workers took part in this survey research, which was the first comprehensive investigation of the impacts of domestic violence in the workplace in India. The study was supported in partnership by DVatWorkNet, the International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) and researchers from the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, and conducted by ITF affiliates, other Indian unions and other organizations working in gender-based violence. 

National Survey Results on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Work, Workers and Workplaces in Belgium
Belgium, 2017

This survey was developed by researchers with DVatWorkNet and the Belgian Institute for equality of women and men (IEWM). A total of 1, 989 people participated in the research.
French Version
Dutch Version

National Survey Results on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Work, Workers and Workplaces in Taiwan - Joint CFL and ITUC-AP Report
Taiwan, 2017
This survey was developed by researchers with DVatWorkNet and the International Trade Union Confederation – Asia-Pacific (ITUC-AP), in collaboration with Taiwanese affiliates at the Chinese Federation of Labour (CFL). 1, 816 people participated in the research.

National Survey Results on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Workers and Workplaces in Mongolia - Joint CMTU and ITUC-AP Report
Mongolia, 2016

This survey was developed by researchers with DVatWorkNet and the International Trade Union Confederation-Asia Pacific (ITUC-AP), in collaboration with the Mongolian affiliates at the Confederation of Mongolian Trade Unions (CMTU). A total of 6,129 people participated in the research.

Preliminary Findings of a Multi-Country Survey on Domestic Violence and the Workplace for Uni Global Union
Nyon, Switzerland, 2016

These survey results are from a pilot study initiated through affiliates of UNI Global Union. Two hundred participants from 27 countries participated in the research.

Key Findings of National Survey on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Workers and in Workplaces in the Philippines.  Joint ITUC-AP Philippine Affiliates Report
Philippines, 2015

Between June 2015 – September 2015, the International Trade Union Confederation-Asia Pacific in cooperation with Philippine affiliates, Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), Federation of Free Workers (FFW) and Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Manggagawa (SENTRO), conducted a national online survey on the impact of domestic violence on workers and in workplaces. The full report will be released in November 2015.

Domestic Violence Against White-Collar Working Women in Turkey: A Call for Business Action
Turkey, 2015

This report is the outcome of an investigation of the effect of domestic violence on white-collar working women’s careers and on workplaces in Turkey. The researchers motivation stems from an earlier investigation of the gender gap at the corporate boards in Turkey within the scope of the Independent Woman Directors Project.

Can Work Be Safe, When Home Isn’t? Initial Findings of a Pan-Canadian Survey on Domestic Violence and the Workplace
Canada, 2014

The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children at Western University, in partnership with the Canadian Labour Congress, has just released a report on the first-ever Canadian survey on domestic violence in the workplace. Over 8,400 workers responded. The report provides startling insights into the impact of domestic violence on Canadian workers and workplaces.

Domestic violence and the workplace: A TUC Survey Report
United Kingdom, 2014

The Trades Union Congress of the U.K. conducted a survey similar to the one carried out in Australia, to find out more about how domestic violence affects working lives and the role that employers, colleagues and union reps can play in supporting those experiencing domestic abuse.

The Impacts of Domestic Violence on Workers and the Workplace
New Zealand, 2013

The aims of this study were to assess the frequency of domestic violence among workers in New Zealand, gain insight into the impact of domestic violence on worker productivity, absenteeism and impaired work performance, and learn about what policies, procedures and attitudes surround victims dealing with the effects of domestic violence while employed. A survey was distributed by the New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA) to 10,000 randomly selected members. A total of 1,626 valid responses were received (16% response rate).

Safe at Home, Safe at Work? National Domestic Violence and the Workplace Survey
Australia, 2011

This pioneering report is product of a comprehensive national survey of over 3,600 employees, conducted by the Australian Domestic & Family Violence Clearinghouse in conjunction with Micromex in accordance with University of New South Wales ethics approval. It provides clear evidence of the prevalence of domestic violence as it affects the Australian workforce and a focused assessment of impacts of domestic violence on workers and workplaces.