Employers
Guides
How to Develop a DVSAS Workplace Policy
This resource helps workplaces develop and strengthen policies that address Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DVSAS). It defines key terms, offers guidance on aligning new policies with existing workplace practices and legal requirements, and outlines core components of effective DVSAS policies—complete with sample language and key questions to support customization:
The accompanying policy checklist resource highlights essential elements of a strong and responsive policy. Employers and those in charge of developing and approving workplace policies should use this checklist to make sure their DVSAS policy is comprehensive:
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Prevalence and Impacts of Workplace Violence in City and County Governments
This factsheet explores how domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual harassment (DVSASSH) impacts public sector workplaces and employees in city and county governments. Related Resources
Factsheet
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Special Condition Implementation Guide
Guide for Implementing the Office on Violence
Against Women’s (OVW) Special Condition on
Workplace-Related Sexual Misconduct and
Domestic/Dating Violence.
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Training for Family Justice Centers: Policy for Responding to Workplace Incidents of DVSASSH
In 2020, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) introduced an award condition on policy for responding to workplace incidents of dating/domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sexual harassment (DVSASSH) for recipients and subrecipients of OVW awards. Family Justice Centers are unique partnerships that require unique considerations for developing and implementing such policies. This course must be completed by Family Justice Center staff who are OVW grantees as part of their new grantee orientation.
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