In September 2025, we are running a dedicated campaign to raise awareness of Black experiences of domestic abuse. Our goal is to equip employers to support their Black employees affected by abuse; raise awareness of the impacts of systemic racism; amplify the voices of Black victim-survivors; and strengthen the visibility of specialist by-and-for support services. We hope that this campaign will be a starting point for important conversations about domestic abuse in the workplace, and how employers can support Black employees.
Social media awareness campaign
Follow EIDA on LinkedIn and BlueSky to participate in our awareness-raising campaign. We will be posting daily about the impact of domestic abuse on Black people, including testimonials from survivors and key statistics that highlight the need for more understanding and better support.
Employer guidance resource
EIDA members and HR Charter signatories can access this bespoke guidance resource on how your organisation can understand and support Black employees impacted by domestic abuse. The resource presents what we know and don't know about the impact of domestic abuse on Black communities; additional barriers to reporting domestic abuse and to accessing support that Black people face; a list of concrete actions employers can take to support their Black employees; and a list of specialist by-and-for services. This resource was created in collaboration with Black specialist services, survivors, and employers.
Insight Hour webinar
In this Insight Hour on 24 September from 1-2 pm, we will discuss Black experiences of domestic abuse and help to equip employers to support Black employees. We will hear from specialist support services, a victim-survivor, inclusive employers, and independent experts. We will discuss barriers to disclosure for Black employees, the impact of systemic racism in workplaces and institutions, cultural nuances, and how employers can respond proactively and effectively.
Estelle's story
“Being a Black victim is impossible. We are shaped by society’s expectations and adapt ourselves to them. I knew that if I remained composed while talking to the police, they wouldn’t take my abuse seriously – but if I was agitated, they would see me as catastrophically angry and crazy. Learning how to act right in that situation is like trying to understand how to swim when you’re drowning.”
Estelle is a Black victim-survivor of domestic abuse. Her experience illustrates the many insidious ways that perpetrators leverage power and control, and how employers that don't support their employees impacted by abuse risk re-traumatising and harming them further. We thank Estelle for her candid words and hope that her story will help others.
