One in two people know someone experiencing domestic abuse.
That's according to the Forsa union which is calling on employers to give more support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
A survey by the organisation shows that in 80% of cases, the perpetrator is an intimate partner of the victim.
90% of those who suffered domestic abuse were subjected to emotional abuse, while 32% experienced financial abuse.
According to the results, 95% of victims suffered abuse at their homes.
Fórsa national secretary and equality officer Ashley Connolly said this underpinned the importance of workplaces as refuges where survivors can access support and escape abuse:
“More than 40% of respondents to our survey said the work environment offered them some safety and respite from the abuse.
"This is why we’ve called on all employers to develop clear policies and procedures to support victims of domestic abuse.
“Employers needed to deliver a better response to victims of domestic violence.
"The survey results show the urgent need for a package of workplace measures to assist people suffering abuse."
