UCD Directives

UC DAVIS:  VICE CHANCELLOR-ADMINISTRATION

October 13, 1998

DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS 
AND CAMPUS/UCDHS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

RE:  Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The month of October is recognized nationally by public and private employers
as a time to educate all persons regarding the problem of domestic violence. 
The Davis campus joins in this educational effort.

We know from research and experience that domestic violence in the home has
impact in the workplace in the form of lower productivity, absenteeism, high
health care costs, financial costs, violence in the workplace, and legal
liability for an employer.  It affects not only the victim of domestic
violence, but also her/his co-workers, clients and supervisor.

At UC Davis, we are committed to initiating and sustaining policy, programs
and services that address the impact of domestic violence on our staff and
faculty.  This month, we launch new initiatives intended to assist victims and
perpetrators of domestic violence, to address the concerns of supervisors and
co-workers, to develop policy and procedures for responding to domestic
violence, and to educate the campus community.  We ask you to take
advantage of the campus resources to educate your staff and to address any
concerns that arise.  These resources include:

	* Jennifer Beeman, Police Department
	* Sergeant Joyce Souza, Police Department
	* Sally Harvey, Academic and Staff Assistance Program
	* Employee and Labor Relations Consultants

Dennis Shimek
Associate Vice Chancellor-
Human Resources & Risk Management

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