Concord, MA — April 5, 2005 — DV Initiative has partnered with Dr. Emily Rothman of Boston University School of Public Health to promote employer participation in research studies. "Research is critical to the understanding of workplace issues and solutions," said Ann Kaminstein, President of DV Initiative. "We fully support the efforts of Dr. Rothman and will encourage employers to become partners in research. This is a win-win proposition. Not only will employers receive free services, but their employees will know that their employer cares about them - that in and of it self is priceless”

Dr. Rothman is seeking employers for two different types of research: exploratory and intervention. The purpose of an exploratory study is to learn about the views, feelings, and thoughts of employees on a particular topic or issue. She may use surveys, focus groups or interviews to access this information. Participation is voluntary and employees often receive a small stipend for their time (i.e. $5 gift card). The purpose of an intervention study is to measure the effectiveness of the intervention (i.e. domestic violence training). There are three parts: (1) a base line measurement (a pre-test that is given to all participating employees); (2) training (only half of the participating employees receive this training – the other half is the control group); and (3) an outcome measurement (a post-test given to all participating employees).

There are many benefits to employers:

• Address a costly workplace issue that affects the health, safety, and productivity of your employees.
• Partner with the CDC/NIOSH, Boston University School of Public Health and DV Initiative
• Receive employee training at NO COST – a value worth over $15,000
• Receive all data and a final report from the study – a value worth over $5,000.
• Learn about the thoughts and opinions of your employees on very important work/life issues.
• Acknowledgment to employees that your company cares about their well being and opinions.
• Employers, if they wish, may receive positive publicity and recognition for their participation in the study.

To learn more about partnering research studies, contact DV Initiative at research@dvinitiative.com or (978) 402-0274.

DV Initiative, Inc.
DV Initiative is dedicated to developing effective solutions for some of the most costly and difficult workplace situations: domestic violence, sexual harassment and workplace violence. We are a leading provider of consulting services and webinars to employers and professionals in the human resource, security and legal field. DV Initiative has provided training to hundreds of employees and professionals. Our client employers range from Fortune 500 companies to small size businesses.

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DV Initiative
Ann Kaminstein
(978) 402-0374
ann@dvinitiative.com

Source: DV Initiative, Inc.