3.5 Provisions to Support the Victims of Family or Domestic Violence

3.5 PROVISIONS TO SUPPORT THE VICTIMS OF FAMILY OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

3.5.1 Purpose

In line with ACU’s mission which expresses a fundamental concern for the dignity of all human beings, the University provides the following entitlement and arrangements for staff who require leave as a result of effects of experiencing domestic violence in order to:

• Develop a supportive workplace in which victims of domestic violence can come forward for help and support; and

• Guide the response of the University to staff members whose work life is affected by domestic violence.

3.5.2 Entitlement

3.5.3 All ACU Staff Members are entitled to ten (10) days Domestic Violence Leave for a range of purposes including: seeking medical and legal assistance, attending court appearances, counselling, relocation, or to make other safety arrangements.

3.5.4 In addition to Domestic Violence Leave, staff members can make applications for leave. The amount and type of leave provided will be determined by the individual’s situation through consultation between the staff member, supervisor and the Director of Human Resources.

The management of Domestic Violence Leave will be in accordance with the University policy and procedures for the granting of Domestic Violence Leave.