Not a checklist. An integrated framework.
Each component stands on its own — and none works alone. Together they form a single standard for what a survivor-supportive workplace requires.
01
Senior Executive Pledge
A formal written commitment from your senior leadership affirming that employees experiencing domestic abuse will be believed, supported, and protected at work. The Alliance provides a customizable sample pledge letter tailored to your organization and industry.
02
Domestic Abuse Awareness Policy
A clear written policy that gives your leaders structured guidance for responding to domestic abuse disclosures protects your employees, reduces your legal risk, and establishes that survivors will be supported, not stigmatized. The Alliance provides you with a version tailored to your industry, workforce, and risk profile.
03
Training for all employees, supervisors, and HR
Role-specific training that gives all of your staff, managers, and HR professionals a shared understanding of how domestic abuse shows up at work, how to recognize warning signs, what to say, and how to respond safely and confidentially.
04
Safety Plan
A structured process for identifying and addressing both physical and digital vulnerabilities, including building access, visitor procedures, communication channels, and online harassment risks, so your organization can respond quickly and consistently when a concern arises.
05
Posters and Notices
Ready-to-use materials, curated specifically for your organization, featuring national, state, and local domestic abuse resources for display throughout your workplace(s) and on internal platforms, so employees can find help privately whenever they need it.
06
New Employee Orientation and Onboarding
A simple, adaptable curriculum ensures that domestic abuse awareness is woven into every new hire’s onboarding experience from day one. This ensures your organization’s commitment holds strong even as your workforce grows and changes.
07
Career Page Commitment
A brief public statement crafted for your organization to include on your careers page and job postings signals to job seekers that your organization has a clear policy, confidential resources, and an active commitment to a safe, stigma-free workplace.
08
Community Partnerships
Engaging with local shelters and advocacy organizations is the final element of the program. Show your support for community fundraising and campaigns, and invite advocates to training and events in your organization.
Let’s have a conversation about implementing a Safe Place Workplace Program with your organization
Good intentions rarely survive a real disclosure.
Most organizations want to help. But a policy in a binder isn’t the same as a manager who knows what to say, a protocol that protects privacy, or a culture where disclosure feels safe. The Safe Place Program closes that gap — turning intention into a system that holds up when it matters most.
Safe Place Workplace Program Accreditation
The Safe Place Workplace Program is built around these eight components designed to work together as a comprehensive system – one reinforcing and supporting the others. The Alliance is proud to be the only nonprofit in the United States offering this accreditation, and we encourage members to adopt the program in its entirety to realize the full benefit of that distinction. Learn more about accreditation.