Liz Claiborne Inc. benchmarked its 1994 survey of 100 of America's Fortune 1000 corporate executives. Conducted by Roper ASW, the survey found that leaders have become increasingly aware of domestic violence as an issue that affects their employees and have become less likely to dismiss the issue's bottom-line business impact. But just 12 percent think corporations should take a major role in addressing the issue—the same percentage as in 1994.

As a member of the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence (CAEPV), Liz Claiborne Inc. assisted in promoting the launch of www.girlsallowed.org, a new Web site to help girls ages 11-14 identify and avoid unhealthy relationships that could lead to violence.

The Company also joined with the anti-violence community to spotlight domestic violence and sexual assault in America and around the world by designing a special scarf and tie for members of Congress and advocates to wear during Lifetime Television's "Stop Violence Week in Washington (DC)" in March 2002.

Finally, Liz Claiborne introduced a new, limited-edition fundraising item—a long-sleeve, cotton T-shirt ($12) featuring the 2002 campaign logo. The T-shirt was sold in stores during October, through the Women's Work product order line and, for the first time, was available for purchase online, through www.ivillage.com.