Sharon's Story
“In 2015, I came dangerously close to becoming part of a harrowing statistic: on average, one woman loses her life every five days at the hands of a perpetrator. I count myself incredibly fortunate, fate was on my side, and I survived. With that survival came a sense of purpose: to use my voice, not only to speak out but to drive meaningful change by educating and empowering others.
In 2024, I was deeply honoured to receive an MBE for my services to victims of domestic abuse, a recognition I will always hold with immense gratitude.
MY MISSION: To educate businesses across the UK on what domestic abuse truly is, the crucial role they can play in supporting affected employees, and the life-saving difference a workplace can make. My goal is to ensure every organisation has a robust Domestic Abuse Policy in place, offering protection, guidance, and a culture of care.
For me, work was the only place that offered any sense of safety, and I use the word safety carefully. Research shows that up to 75% of employed victims are harassed by their abuser during work hours. That’s why I’m so passionate about partnering with organisations to create safer, more informed workplaces.
Let’s work together to stop abuse and protect every future.”
“I firmly believe all employers should strive to create safe spaces at work where employees can go and not only be heard, but signposted to freedom.”
1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will be impacted by domestic abuse in their lifetime
40% of victims were prevented from getting to work by their abuser
£7,245 (on average) = Cost to the employer per victim on lost output
Domestic Abuse Education Values
Empowerment: Domestic Abuse Education empowers businesses by providing knowledge, tools, and relatable experiences so they are equipped to support employees going through domestic abuse.
Domestic Abuse Education empowers victims and survivors to live a life free from abuse.
Collaboration: It is through collaboration that we strengthen our message and work to create a community that is invested in openly talking about domestic abuse; acknowledging the pain points within businesses and providing employers with the education and tools to have the conversations, and signpost victims to the right support.
Passion: Everything we have done and continue to do comes from a place of deep-rooted passion.
Integrity: We stand-by our values and our mission; we apply ethics to our cause and decisions, and we help businesses create a culture of openness and support.
Excellence: Domestic Abuse Education finds meaningful ways to communicate their mission. We are committed to educating ourselves to supply businesses with the most up to date knowledge, statistics and means of support.
