National Poster Campaign Calls For Workplace Support Of Domestic Violence Victims

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BOSTON, MA — Verizon Wireless president and CEO Denny Strigl unveiled today the latest tool in the fight against domestic violence - stark posters that drive home the impact of domestic violence on women and their employers - at the Corporate Citizenship Initiative on Domestic Violence (CCI) National Conference in Boston. Sponsored by Verizon Wireless, the posters are designed for display in offices throughout the U.S. to encourage employers to help their employees who are affected by domestic violence. Strigl also kicked off the event, stressing to an audience of corporate leaders and state representatives that domestic violence is a workplace issue that businesses must address.

The three posters in the series, feature black and white photos of everyday women who cover their scars and bruises with sunglasses or a turtleneck sweater. The posters speak to three audiences:

  • Corporate leaders: Stressing that domestic violence undoubtedly affects the business and encourages them to prepare their workplace to help those in abusive relationships.
  • Co-workers: Urging colleagues to help victims of domestic violence get the assistance they need.
  • Victims: Assuring that their company will support them in getting help.

According to the Family Violence Prevention Fund, nearly one-third of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives. Thirty-seven percent of women who experience domestic violence say that the abuse had an impact on their work performance.

"Whether it affects a manager, someone you manage, or a co-worker at the desk next to you, chances are there is someone in your office who is repeatedly late to work, misses work, makes frequent doctor visits, is being held back from a promotion - and suffers abuse." said Denny Strigl. "These posters are designed to let victims know they are not alone in their fight."

Verizon Wireless' sponsorship of the national poster campaign is part of the company's participation in The Corporate Citizenship Initiative (CCI) on Domestic Violence, a first-of-its-kind national project that brings together leadership teams that will link business, government, labor leaders, victim advocates and state domestic violence coalitions to develop workplace-based programs to stop domestic violence. Working with its advertising agency Bozell New York to design the posters, Verizon Wireless funded the costs of photography and production and supplied the posters to the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF), which will provide them to interested employers for a nominal cost-covering fee.

Employers interested in obtaining posters for the workplace may visit the Family Violence Prevention Fund at www.fvpf.org. Additional information on local domestic violence programs in a business' area is available from the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE.

Verizon Wireless, a longstanding partner with the FVPF's National Workplace Resource Center on Domestic Violence, has instituted a number of policies and internal programs to help employees recognize the signs of abuse, learn how to approach the situation, and get involved in helping victims piece their lives back together. Continuing the tradition of work conducted by Bell Atlantic Mobile since 1995, Verizon Wireless' philanthropic campaign uses wireless technology and financial resources to help increase awareness of domestic violence in communities and provide essential communications to help assist victims in emergency situations.

"Denny Strigl and Verizon Wireless continue to set an inspiring example for other business leaders in our local communities and national organizations to send the message that the workplace takes responsibility in supporting victims of abuse and offers a safe and friendly environment as they look to regain control and rebuild their lives," said Esta Soler, executive director, FVPF. "The national poster campaign is an important step in the work of the CCI to improve workplace response to domestic violence."

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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless is the largest wireless communications provider in the U.S. with more than 25 million wireless voice and data customers and nearly 3.4 million paging customers. The new coast-to-coast wireless provider was formed by the combination of the U.S. wireless businesses of Bell Atlantic Corp. and GTE Corp - now Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) - and Vodafone (LSE:VOD; NYSE:VOD). The new company includes the assets of Bell Atlantic Mobile, AirTouch Cellular, GTE Wireless, PrimeCo Personal Communications and AirTouch Paging. The new company has a footprint covering nearly 90 percent of the U.S. population, 49 of the top 50 and 96 of the top 100 U.S. markets. Verizon Wireless, headquartered in New York City and Bedminster, NJ, is 30,000 employees strong. Reporters and editors can find more information about the company in its Media Center on the Web at: http://www.verizonwireless.com/mediacenter

About The Family Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) is a leading national, non-profit organization focusing on domestic violence prevention, education, advocacy and public policy. The FVPF founded the National Workplace Resource Center on Domestic Violence in 1995 to address the need for collaboration between business and domestic violence advocates. The FVPF also coordinates Work to End Domestic Violence Day each October -- a day when private businesses, public agencies and unions hold programs and distribute materials to alert workers to the prevalence and severity of domestic violence. Work to End Domestic Violence Day will be October 3 this year.
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Poster Two
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Poster Three
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Click here to access the Verizon Wireless Domestic Violence Fact Sheet.

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