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Employer Action Plans

The Coalition partners with CHOICES — a Columbus, Ohio domestic violence crisis hotline and shelter — to work with employers to institute victim-friendly policies, practices and education campaigns.

Below are just a few of the Central Ohio employers who are proactively addressing family violence in their workplaces

JPMorgan Chase  
Nationwide Children's Hospital
City of Columbus
Columbus Regional Airport Authority
The Dispatch Printing Company
DSCC/DFAS
Franklin County Children Services
Goodwill Columbus
Grange Insurance
Hamilton Parker Company
Healthy Ohio Business Council
Huntington National Bank
The Kroger Company
Limited Brands, Inc.
Nationwide
Ohio Job & Family Services
Ohio Department of Health
Safe Auto Insurance
School Employees Retirement System
State of Ohio
United Way of Central Ohio
Worthington Industries
Battelle
Columbus Neighborhood Health
Columbus West Park Nursing
United Methodist Children's Home
Red Capital
Ohio Hunger Alliance
Safelite Auto Glass
Franklin County
Catholic Social Services
Ohio Provider Resource Association

College/University

The Ohio State University
Dennison University
Columbus College of Art and Design
DeVry University
Capital University
Columbus State Community College


The Coalition offers the following programs:

Customized workplace training – Each organization is different and it is best to customize a program that works for that companies culture.

Employers may use several methods of getting information to managers/supervisor and employees:
  • In-person training or workshop
  • Web-based training – depending on the technology of the company
  • Internal company website or newsletter articles
  • Customized letters regarding awareness
  • Distributing information at health fairs or similar events
  • Providing information at new employee orientation
  • Include the policy and resource content in employee handbooks, manuals, guidebooks or other written policy and procedure materials
  • Click to down load our workplace guidebook for suggestions - PDF of workplace guide book
Other suggestions include:
-Incorporating domestic violence into other training agenda’s, quarterly meetings, prevention training connected with other safety or wellness programs, awareness sessions for Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and other manager/new employee orientations.

Best practices information, including policies and procedures to deal with victims and batterers. Educational and awareness materials including free posters, brochure, wallet cards and holders to reach out to employees and educate them on this complex issue.

For more information on the Business Community Task Force or if you are interested in a customized action plan for your organization and free training, write to us.









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