DVI and ROI; what do they have in common?

Hey Everyone,

Here's why I am writing:

To empower women from domestic violence- it's a BIG deal!

Today's subject is ROI (Return On Investment). Who doesn't want more money in their pocket so they can invest, take care of their famiy, buy the things they want, further the kingdom of heaven, and empower women from domestic violence?

We all want more for our buck, that's the bottom line. Here are some benefits all can reap from the   Empowerment Approach if you aren't already aware:

• Financial benefits in the arrangement of reduced economic costs related to productivity- how many women are more productive when they can think clearly and focus on their jobs? I was this position for over a decade. Even after a domestic abuse, I still went to work and did my job. It was probably more like the "Great Escape." But think how more the client or customer receives in service when the employee has not been affected by domestic abuse. Productivity is at it's best when domestic abuse is not in the picture. Sales for companies go through the roof when employees are not chomped with domestic violence on their minds. Tardiness fades like the sun at the end of the day, and job retention is at an all time bust.
• Improved Public Safety Imagine a woman traveling through the city transit whether in Tulsa, Oklahoma or New York subways and she sees her perpetrator. What do you think might happen? Maybe nothing since the perpetrator wants to keep a low profile in front of the people...he will be an ordinary Joe and not cause commotion...maybe. What about her? Do you think she might be scared? People on the city transit/subway would probably catch on real quick as to what's going on...maybe.
• Greater Accessibility to information, resources, knowledge....after all, these are empowering women. They can go from point A to Z in almost a flash (internet, connections, networks).
• Improved availability to law enforcement and a plethora of other agencies; the powerhouse of more resources.
• Reduced trauma from all angles; long-term physical, psychological, and emotional trauma. 
• Safety Planning Measures goes a long way!

She needs increased self-esteem, confidence, and independence. What does that look like for her with supports systems and a grand ability for resilience. She can cope and recover from the violence with the "Empowerment Approach." 

Areas that impact the public financially as mentioned above are hard hitters. $1.8 million in lost productivity and $4.1 billion in medical and mental healthcare costs...that's quite a bit.

Objective is preventing future cases, address emotional needs, break the cycle, build stable lives &. We cannot possibly do it alone- we must have help.


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(Social Issue Report: September 2011)