At the conference, Verizon Wireless President and CEO Denny Strigl unveiled powerful new posters that drive home the impact domestic violence has on women and their employers. The posters, which feature black and white photos of women who cover the evidence of their abuse, are designed for display in offices throughout the U.S. They encourage employers to help employees who are affected by domestic violence.

"Whether it affects a manager, someone you manage, or a co-worker at the desk next to you, chances are there is someone in your office who is repeatedly late to work, misses work, makes frequent doctor visits, is being held back from a promotion - and suffers abuse," said Strigl.  "These posters are designed to let victims know they are not alone in their fight." The posters speak to three audiences:

"The Verizon Wireless posters are remarkable, and will help create a climate that is more supportive of employees who are victims of abuse," said FVPF Workplace Manager Donna Norton. 

Verizon Wireless' sponsorship of the national poster campaign is part of the company's participation in CCI. Working with its advertising agency, Bozell New York, to design the posters, Verizon Wireless funded the costs of photography and production and supplied the posters to the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF).

Posters are available to for a nominal cost-covering fee online at www.fvpf.org.

"Reprinted and adapted from 'News Flash' (http://www.fvpf.org/newsflash), an online newsletter of the Family Violence Prevention Fund."