Domestic violence is one of the fastest growing and most serious violent crimes in Utah. Over the past few years the frequency and intensity of this abuse has increased. Countless victims and survivors of domestic violence are enduring more severe beatings and life threatening situations than those in years past. In Utah, domestic violence is becoming more aggressive and brutal. To often this abuse leaves the unspoken quarters of the home and enters into the workplace. Many state employees suffer from this violence and abuse.
This page was built by the Governor’s Violence Against Women and Families Cabinet Council under the direction of First Lady Mary Kaye Huntsman. This webpage is meant to be used by managers and supervisors in State departments to help respond appropriately to employees who suffer from domestic violence. On this page, you can connect to participating State Departments specific policies and procedures on how to respond to perpetrators and victims of domestic violence. You will also find a Domestic Violence Prevention Guidelines for State Employees and for your convenience resource websites to connect you with other valuable information about domestic violence.