From the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children Learning Network:
The Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children (CREVAW) has released a new backgrounder documented entitled, “Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the Workplace”. Experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) can affect every part of a survivor’s life, including their work. For some survivors, the workplace may be a site of risk, stigma or violence. For others, it may offer safety, privacy or moments of connection and support.
This new 2-part Backgrounder is designed to help GBV service providers and allies better understand how IPV intersects with employment, and how to support survivor safety, rights, and survivor-led choices in the workplace.
Access the full Backgrounder document here: Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the Workplace
Part 1: Guide for Service Providers and Allies
- How IPV shows up at work (e.g., attendance, safety risks, disclosure, financial security)
- Barriers survivors face when disclosing IPV in the workplace
- Practical, survivor-centered strategies for supporting safety, rights, and choices in employment contexts
Part 2: IPV Leave Across Canada
- A visual map of IPV Leave provisions by province, territory, and federally regulated workplaces
- A quick-reference table with paid/unpaid leave days, extended leave options, and eligibility details
- Links to legislation and additional resources
Together these sections provide clear guidance to help service providers, employers, and allies create workplaces that support survivor autonomy and safety.
Collaboration
This resource was developed through a collaboration between the Learning Network and Respect at Work at the Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women and Children. This Backgrounder is guest authored by Imriel Bissnette and designed (including graphics and visuals) by Owen Petit from 2 Spirits in Motion Society (2SiMS). 2SiMS is a national organization for and by two spirit people across Turtle Island. They aim to express themselves through cultural ways of knowing and being around gender and sexuality, as well as to succeed and be empowered in all areas that are grounded in the medicines that two spirit people carry from coast to coast to coast.
Access the full Backgrounder document here: Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the Workplace
Suggested Citation: Learning Network & Respect at Work. (2025). Supporting Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in the Workplace. Learning Network Backgrounder. London, Ontario: Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. ISBN 978-1-998746-10-1
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