MELROSE — On Wednesdsay, January 29, Melrose Alliance Against Violence joined with the Melrose Chamber of Commerce and Employers Against Domestic Violence to bring “Domestic Violence IS a Workplace Issue” to the community. This in-depth panel featured District Attorney Marian Ryan and MAAV Executive Director Crystal Johnson along with legal, human resources and law enforcement professionals to discuss how domestic violence affects every part of a survivor’s life including workplace safety, productivity and vulnerability. The audience also heard from a DV survivor about how her employer proactively supported her.
The panel was expertly moderated by Kim Carrigan, host of the Carrigan & Company podcast and dove into practical steps employers can take to protect their business and their employees.
MAAV sends a heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor Eric Heath of Tenadel HR Consulting and to Rising Eagle Publick House for hosting us. Without their support we would not have been able to bring this important event to our community. We also thank Stoneham and Wakefield Alliances Against Violence for their partnership. And most importantly, our panelists District Attorney Marian Ryan; Julie DeCosta, Senior Director Human Resources and EADV Board Member; Amy Rando, Wakefield PD Family Resource Officer; Carla Reeves, Employment Law Attorney, Goulston & Storrs; Crystal Johnson LICSW, MAAV Executive Director and Alexandra Balukonis, Associate Director Client Communications, Winthrop Wealth for sharing their expertise, insight and experiences with the audience.
Employers Against Domestic Violence helps companies reduce liability and support their employees through training, creating policies and much more. Please visit their website at eadvma.org for more information on their membership opportunities and other events.
MAAV’s mission is to raise community awareness of domestic and teen dating violence and to promote programs that work to reduce violence and encourage healthy relationships. These programs include community activities, education and prevention in the schools and advocacy services for survivors and family members. For more information, visit maav.org or call 781-662-2010.
