Domestic violence affects up to four million Americans each year. Current and former spouses or lovers are responsible for one-third of the homicides in this country. KGA offers a variety of services that are designed to prevent domestic violence and which reach out to victims within the organization. The following services are available to our clients. As always, accessing the EAP is free of charge. Services are confidential, providing there is no immediate risk of homicide that would require mandatory reporting by KGA.

KGA's Domestic Violence Prevention Program will confidentially…

Provide written information and web resources to help educate employees about domestic violence issues.

Provide an EAP counselor to support an employee who is a victim of domestic violence. Contact with the EAP may be face-to-face or by telephone.

Conduct an immediate safety assessment and evaluate established support networks, including trusted family and friends.

Help with research, consultation, and referral to outside counselors, support groups, shelters, and other services. Research specific counselors, support groups, and shelters to determine availability.

The EAP can make the many calls needed to find the right solution for an employee and his or her family.

Provide immediate legal consultation to help determine needs around restraining orders and legal representation.

Connect victims with a court advocate or other person who can help through the difficult legal process.

Provide financial consultation with a certified financial planner to assist employees with decisions about finances.

The EAP, with written consent, may also…

Work with an organization's security department to plan for contingencies. A security plan may include a protocol for phone answering, front desk response, and escort services.

Work with managers and human resources representatives on a plan for a leave of absence, safety plan, or other accommodation.

On an organizational level, the EAP may also be helpful in developing workplace violence policies and protocols, doing threat assessments, and providing violence prevention training for managers and employees. These efforts become more successful when there is an active interdisciplinary task force involved, and when senior management lends its support to the issue.

Contact the EAP at any time at 508.879.2093 or email us at info@kgreer.com.

Print a copy of "KGA Domestic Violence Prevention Program" in PDF format.