The Cost of Silence: How Abuse Cycles Affect Employees and What Workplaces Can Do

A new report from Futures Without Violence and the National Domestic Violence Hotline shows that domestic and sexual violence often follow survivors into the workplace, undermining safety, performance, and economic stability. With 79% of survivors reporting that abuse made work harder (and most never disclosing) organizations that adopt survivor-centered policies, trauma-informed communication, and bystander training can break the cycle of silence while strengthening retention, trust, and productivity.

Casey LaplanteFebruary 18, 2026bystander intervention, workplace harassment, HARASSMENT prevention

When Power Protects Harm, Policy Isn’t Enough

Harassment, bullying, and discrimination are often hidden risks but on ships, isolation, long contracts, and steep hierarchies make the stakes even higher. The IMO’s #MyHarassmentFreeShip campaign calls for zero tolerance but real change requires more than policy.

Casey LaplanteFebruary 6, 2026public transit safety, bystander intervention, social marketing

Bystanders on Board: Empowering Passengers to Transform Public Transit Safety

When people traditionally think about tools for safety on public transportation, infrastructure like cameras and lighting often comes to mind; but people are one of the most powerful safety tools available. This blog explores how activating riders and staff as bystanders can transform transit culture, reduce harm, and create safer shared spaces. Through a social marketing approach, everyday moments become opportunities for collective responsibility and action.