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
	Bank One
	Children's Hospital
	City of Columbus
	Columbus Regional Airport Authority
	The Dispatch Printing Company
	DSCC/DFAS
	Grange Insurance
	Hamilton Parker Company
	Huntington National Bank
	The Kroger Company
	Limited Brands, Inc.
	Nationwide
	Ohio Job & Family Services
	Ohio Department of Health
	School Employees Retirement System
	United Way of Central Ohio
	Worthington Industries

Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce
The Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence and the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce are embarking on a massive campaign to educate the Chamber's 3,700 members about the issue of family violence and its impact on the workplace. The campaign also provides employers the training and tools they need to respond to this issue.

On January 30th, 2003, the Coalition launched its official partnership with the Chamber at a breakfast event at the Westin in downtown Columbus. Special guest speakers included Abigail S. Wexner, Founder and Board Chair of the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence and Chamber President Sally Jackson.

Employer Action Plan Event Image Gallery
	Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence Founder and Board Chair Abigail S. Wexner		Speakers at the recent breakfast
	Carole Tomko of Customized Organizational Solutions		Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence Executive Director Karen S. Days

The Coalition offers the following programs to Chamber Members:
	Customized workplace training
	Best practices information, including policies and procedures to deal with victims and batterers
	Educational and awareness materials including free posters, videos, brochures and wallet cards 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, write to us.

Personalized Safety Plans Download a PDF version of our 7-step personalized safety plan to enhance the safety of yourself and your family.

Resource Display Cards If you are an employer, medical professional, attorney, law enforcement official, member of a social service agency, or a religious leader in Central Ohio, you can order the wallet-sized cards. Limited quantities available. Anyone can download a PDF version.

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