Kameri Christy-McMullin. Photo courtesy of 4029TV.com

Employees should be aware that domestic violence in their homes or the homes of their co-workers can come into the office with tragic results, social worker Kameri Christy-McMullin said in this interview with Arkansas’ 4029TV.com.

“Oftentimes an abusive partner will call the job a lot either harass the woman while she’s at work or her colleagues and even will show up at work and interfere with her time, will prevent her from going to work,” said Christy-McMullin, DSW, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas School of Social Work.

4029TV interviewed Christy-McMullin after a recent workplace shooting in New Mexico left three people dead and four injured.

Christy-McMullin, who is a National Association of Social Workers member, said more companies have become aware that domestic violence could spill over into their premises and are posting professional security guards.

To learn more about how social workers help end domestic violence visit the National Association of Social Workers’ “Help Starts Here” Web page on the issue by clicking here.