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We know that sadly 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse. This means that in virtually every workplace someone you know will be living with abuse right now. Today, we're shining a spotlight on the employer response. It is vital that all employers are trained to recognise the signs of domestic abuse and offer support: www.safelives.org.uk/training/employers
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