Behind the Desk

What if your colleague wasn't just quiet - but surviving? What if your workplace was the only safe space they had left?

Domestic violence doesn't always look like bruises or screaming. Sometimes, it looks like missed deadlines. Silent phones. Panic when the door buzzes. And too often, workplaces don't see it - or don't know how to help when they do.

Behind the Desk is a game-changing guide for leaders, colleagues, and HR professionals who want to create safer, trauma-informed, and truly supportive workplaces.

You'll learn:

What domestic violence actually looks like at work - from someone who's lived it

How the system can be used against survivors, especially in professional settings

Why men, LGBTQIA+ people, immigrants, and elders are often overlooked in DV conversations

Real survivor stories that show just how isolating the workplace can become

What not to say when someone discloses abuse

How to build DV policies that actually work - not just tick boxes

With deep compassion, sharp legal insight, and no fluff, this book gives you scripts, flowcharts, role-play scenarios, policy templates, and a full companion toolkit to help you build a culture where survivors can speak up - and where silence is no longer a safe option for organisations.

Whether you're in HR, team leadership, or just someone who cares about the people you work with, this book is your call to action.

Because when someone is being hurt at home, work might be the only place they can breathe. Let's make sure it's a safe one.