Domestic violence, it seems, is something of a misnomer. We all know that violence against partners is a scourge in many homes. But it can also be a problem in the workplace. One-fifth of all full-time employed adults are or have been victims of domestic violence, according to a survey by the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence. And a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that women, the most common victims, lose nearly eight million days of work annually because they have been threatened, stalked or physically assaulted by current or former partners or spouses. Less than one-fourth of even the largest private sector employers provide training in dealing with domestic violence.
See "Employers' efforts to address domestic violence still have a long way to go", Kelly Holland, International Herald Tribune, October 28, 2007