Good intentions rarely survive a real disclosure.
Most organizations want to help. But a policy in a binder isn’t the same as a manager who knows what to say, a protocol that protects privacy, or a culture where disclosure feels safe. The Safe Place Program closes that gap — turning intention into a system that holds up when it matters most.
Not a checklist. An integrated framework.
Each component stands on its own — and none works alone. Together they form a single standard for what a survivor-supportive workplace requires.
01
Leadership commitment
Executive sponsorship and a named program owner who carries accountability.
02
Workplace Policy
An adoptable, survivor-centered written policy that meets legal and HR standards.
03
Manager training
Role-specific training so every people leader knows how to respond.
04
Disclosure protocol
A clear, confidential response pathway from first conversation onward.
05
Accommodations
Safe leave, flexibility, and practical support built and ready to deploy.
06
Confidentiality
Data handling and privacy safeguards applied by default, not exception.
07
Referral network
Warm links to local and national direct services beyond the workplace.
08
Review & renewal
Annual benchmarking that keeps the standard living, not static.
A Formal Recognition of Your Commitment to End Domestic Abuse in the Workplace
The Safe Place Program is designed to be adopted as a whole. The components reinforce one another — policy gives training its teeth, protocol makes confidentiality real, and review keeps all of it alive. It is a framework, not a folder of resources. We are the only US organization offering this valuable accreditation program, and it’s available to Alliance members.