THE DV-SAFE INITIATIVE

Empowering Survivors. Protecting Community

Domestic Violence Doesn’t Stop at the Front Door

At Love Without Violence, Inc. (LWoV), we understand that domestic violence (DV) doesn’t stay confined to a home. It follows survivors into every corner of their lives, including their jobs, classrooms, community spaces, and more.

Too often, workplaces are unprepared to identify, address, or protect against DV-related risks, leaving employees, clients, and even customers vulnerable.

That’s why we launched the DV-Safe Initiative: a first-of-its-kind effort in Massachusetts dedicated to helping organizations build safer workplaces and service environments.

The DV-Safe Initiative is a training and certification program that helps employers:

What is DV-Safe?

  • Recognize the signs of domestic violence in the workplace

  • Create policies that protect personal data and prevent access by abusers

  • Support employees and clients experiencing abuse

  • Foster a culture of safety, respect, and compassion

Organizations that complete the DV-Safe training receive a DV-Safe Employer Certification and are listed in our public DV-Safe Employer Database. A growing directory of trusted, survivor-conscious workplaces across Massachusetts.

Who Benefits?

Everyone.

  • Employees gain confidence knowing their workplace understands the risks and provides resources, privacy, and support.

  • Customers and clients, especially those from vulnerable populations, feel safer engaging with businesses that prioritize privacy, safety and trauma-informed practices.

  • Employers create stronger teams, reduce liability, and build trust with the communities they serve.

  • Over 50% of DV survivors say their abuse followed them to work.

  • *find stats on stalking or DV in the public spaces / the workplace.

Why It Matters

Want to make your organization DV-Safe? Here’s how to get started:

  1. Join our DV-Safe Employer Waitlist

  2. Schedule a training session with our team

  3. Implement best practices with our support

  4. Get certified and listed in our DV-Safe database

Be a Leader in Safety. Be DV-Safe.

For questions, partnerships, or to bring DV-Safe to your organization, contact us at contact@lwov.org.

Or request a WORKSHOP to begin your DV-Safe journey.