"DV Initiative was instrumental in the updating of Liz Claiborne Inc.'s policy and guidelines on workplace domestic violence. Their experts guided us through the legal and practical landmines and ultimately helped us create a more comprehensive and effective policy that fit within our corporate culture." — Jane Randel Liz Claiborne Inc.

Our consulting services focus on helping employers reduce their legal, financial and public relations liabilities. We emphasize understanding the work environment and culture of your business, learning your needs and implementing customized solutions.

There are four essential components to developing effective company programs:

• Understanding how your company currently addresses sexual harassment, workplace violence and domestic violence, and the internal and external resources available to managers and employees.
• Developing or editing existing policies and guidelines.
• Training both managers and employees on company policies, guidelines, resources and skills.
• Creating a corporate culture that promotes employee safety and an open dialogue on issues surrounding sexual harassment, workplace violence and domestic violence.

Some consulting services that DV Initiative provides are:

Audits
We perform audits on your company's ability to address sexual harassment, workplace violence and domestic violence situations – past, current and future. A company audit is two-fold:

1. Review existing practices, policies, procedures, trainings, and programs
2. Identify areas of modification or development

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
We can review, edit and develop employee handbooks, policies, procedures, guidelines and trainings that address or impact sexual harassment, workplace violence and domestic violence.

Retainer
We provide support to executives, managers and employees on an as needed basis for a designated number of days or hours.