Workplace Costs for Domestic Violence - Developed by Texas Health Resources
		Total workforce in persons
		(%) Percentage female
	\|	Total estimate female employees
	\|	Number of female employees divided by 1000
	\|	DV rate per 1,000 Female Employees
	\|	Expected number of female DV victims at your company per year
	\|	Total expected victimizations at your company per year	\|	Avg. number victimizations per DV victim per year
	\|	Predicted number of your company's DV victims seeking medical care per year	\|	Avg. percentage of victims seeking medical care nationally
	\|	Predicted total number of medical visits by DV victims for your company	\|	Avg. number of medical visits per victimization
	\|	Total predicted medical costs per victimization for your company	\|	Avg. medical cost per victimization(adjusted to 2003 prices)
			\|	Avg. US percentage paid by insurance
	\|	Estimated number of your company's victims seeking MH services	\|	Avg. percentage of victims seeking mental health services
	\|	Total predicted mental health visits	\|	Avg. number of visits per victim
	\|	Total predicted mental health costs per victimization for your company	\|	Avg. cost per visit (adjusted to 2003 dollars)
	\|		\|	Avg. US percentage paid by insurance
	\|	Total estimated lost work days due to DV for your company	\|	Avg. number of lost work days per year per DV victim
	\|	($) Avg. hourly wage for your company
	\|	Total estimated productivity lost in your company per year due to DV

	\|	Total annual costs to your company due to DV

Data Sources: Costs of Intimate Partner Violence against Women in the United States; National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2003 Understanding Violence Against Women;Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; National Academy Press 1996 Straus, Murray A. and Richard J. Gelles; Physical Violence in American Families: Risk Factors and Adaptations to Violence in 8,145 Families; 1989; Transaction Publishers Notes: 1. For these calculations, domestic violence refers only to rape or physical assault by an intimate partner. It does not include verbal, mental or emotional abuse. Accordingly, the estimates of incidence, medical costs and lost productivity underestimate the actual incidence and costs. 2. Average medical & mental health costs are 1995 dollars adjusted to 2003 dollars using the All-Item CPI. Percentages of costs paid by insurance are 1995 values 3. Total workforce includes only benefit eligible individuals

Texas Business Alliance to End Domestic Violence

In Texas by their intimate partners since 1998.
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Have experienced domestic violence or know someone who has.
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TCFV Statewide Survey

The “Break the Silence. Make the Call” bilingual (English and Spanish) campaign was launched in October of 2000 at the Texas State Capitol. The campaign was designed to inform victims that they are not alone and resources and help are available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) number, 800-799-SAFE (7233) / 800-787-3224 (TTY), is included on all campaign materials. When victims call NDVH, advocates can connect them to resources in their area.

Through the support of the Texas Attorney General’s office and many others, the campaign has been able to change and save many lives. English language calls from Texas to the Hotline increased 69%, and there was a staggering 93% increase in Spanish language calls from Texas in the campaign’s inaugural month.

Prior to launching the campaign, TCFV conducted a statewide telephone survey to evaluate the prevalence and perceptions of domestic violence in Texas. The polling results showed that a shocking 75% of all Texans know someone who has been affected by domestic violence. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the unique barriers facing certain Texans, the survey included an over-sampling of the Texas Hispanic community. To create effective campaign messages, six focus groups were conducted in English and Spanish with survivors of domestic violence.

Survey Results

Read the executive summary of the statewide survey

To view campaign materials and public awareness efforts initiated from the campaign, visit makethecall.org

Workplace Costs for Domestic Violence - Developed by Texas Health Resources

Texas Business Alliance to End Domestic Violence

TCFV Statewide Survey

Survey Results