Employees in every workplace experience domestic violence, both at home and at work. When concerns arise, the challenge isn’t whether to act — it’s knowing how. With the right training and skills, organizations can respond appropriately, mitigate risk, increase safety, strengthen workplace climate, provide a safe and stable environment, and reinforce that support is available to employees.
Addressing Interpersonal Violence in the Workplace
Practical strategies for threat management, HR, and leadership to recognize risk, respond effectively, and support employee safety.
Engaging. Practical. Designed for
Real-World Application.
Interpersonal violence doesn’t exist solely outside the workplace — it directly impacts employee safety, performance, and organizational risk. Workplaces play a critical role in addressing harm.
Ashley Bendiksen is a nationally recognized speaker and subject-matter expert in domestic violence, workplace violence and harassment, and trauma-informed response. She blends lived experience with over 18 years of applied experience across victim advocacy, violence prevention and response, policy, and systems-level work.
Her work equips organizations with practical, proven strategies to recognize warning signs, assess risk, respond effectively, and support employees in complex, real-world situations.
TRUSTED BY LEADING INSTITUTIONS NATIONWIDE
Who Ashley Supports
- Threat Management
- Security Professionals
- Human Resources
- Leadership & Management
- Employee Resource Groups
- Company-Wide PD Trainings
From Awareness to Action
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS GAIN
Training that builds clarity, confidence, and practical skills to respond effectively — while fostering a culture where employees feel supported and safe.
Recognize Risk Early
Identify patterns and behavioral indicators before concerns escalate.
Respond Effectively
Adopt proven approaches to navigate sensitive situations with care and reduced risk.
Support Employees
Respond to employees in a way that's trauma-informed and offers real support.
Strengthen Culture
Foster an environment where employees feel supported and able to seek help.
Speaking Topics and Training Areas
Speaking engagements are tailored to the needs of each organization, with a focus on practical application, real-world scenarios, and clear takeaways.
Interpersonal Violence and Workplace Safety
Understanding how domestic violence and relational harm impact employees and the workplace, including risk factors, warning signs, and organizational response.
Recognizing and Responding to Behavioral Threats
Practical guidance to identify concerning behaviors, enhanced threat indicators, assess risk, and respond in ways that prioritize safety and reduce escalation.
Supporting Employees Experiencing Harm
Best practices to appropriately intervene and support employees who may be impacted by domestic violence, while integrating proactive approaches.
Trauma-Informed Approaches in the Workplace
Applying trauma-informed principles to interactions, communication, response, safety planning. and follow-up support.
Empowering Employees – Personally and Professionally
Equipping employees with knowledge on abuse, common red flags, how to seek or refer someone for help, and awareness of company resources.