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Joint Council for Wales: Joint Statement on Domestic Abuse

26 October 2011

  • The Joint Council for Wales recommends authorities ensure that workplace domestic abuse policies and procedures are in place, and recommends that the WLGA Policy protocol on Domestic Abuse in the Workplace be adopted as the basis for policy review and development.
  • The Joint Council for Wales supports its trade unions in raising awareness of domestic abuse and supporting their members.
  • Trade unions should be fully consulted when policies and procedures are drawn up and when reviewed.
  • Appendix 1 sets out the Joint Council for Wales guidance on areas that should be included in domestic abuse policies and procedures.
  • The WLGA Policy protocol on Domestic Abuse in the Workplace is at Appendix 2.