The range of support measures available to all Dentons colleagues across the UK, Ireland and Middle East include:

• redirecting salaries to safe accounts and other financial support;
• emergency accommodation;
• adjustments to working patterns, contact details and alternative technology to help keep victims safe; and
• up to an additional 10 days paid leave for appointments, attending police interviews and other requirements for time off.

Dentons is also encouraging staff interested in working with those affected by domestic abuse to provide peer-to-peer assistance via the firm’s Companions initiative. 

Claire England, head of responsible business at Dentons, said: “Introducing this policy is the latest initiative in our broader, long-standing commitment to support colleagues during challenging periods in their lives.

“We understand that the policy alone cannot solve the incredibly challenging circumstances people find themselves in when it comes to domestic abuse, however we hope the package of support options available will help anyone affected to deal with — and hopefully improve — their situation.”