Le traitement de la violence conjugale comme un enjeu de SST au Canada : une étude empirique

Abstract

Domestic violence (DV) is an important issue for workplaces, both from the point of view of productivity and workplace safety. However, in Québec and Canada, the concept of DV as a dimension of occupational health and safety (OHS) is relatively recent. Few studies on DV and work focus on interventions, and even fewer on those of a preventive nature. This study contributes to filling this gap. It presents the results of a series of interviews with key informants in different Canadian jurisdictions where OHS legislation addresses DV. The study suggests that, for legislation to achieve its goal, awareness of DV in workplaces is an essential element. In addition, community resources specialized in DV have a crucial role to play in the implementation of the legislation.