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Preventing Workplace Sexual Harassment
 Sexual
harassment creates problems for everyone involved. The best solution
is to take proactive steps to eliminate sexual harassment. Training
and communication are essential components of a sexual harassment
prevention program. This module covers:
- Legal definition of sexual harassment
- Liability issues
- How to report a complaint of sexual harassment
- Case Studies: Problem Solving Scenarios
AUDIENCE
This module is designed for employees needing a grounding in what constitutes sexual harassment, what to do when confronted with a questionable situation, and how to uphold the organization's policy against sexual harassment.
FORMAT AND LENGTH
This module can be presented in two to four hours, depending on
participants' skill level and teaching objectives. The module includes:
- Break out groups to solve team
problems
- Discussion on techniques for team
development
- Exercises and presentations
- Practice sessions and role plays
COURSE MATERIALS
The participant's workbooks contain reference text
and exercises, are bound and three hole punched. The module is divided
into three sections, one for each phase of training: the Pre-Workshop
Assignment, the Workshop Material, and the Post-Workshop Action Items.
Participant's workbooks can be used for classroom instruction or on
a self-paced basis.
The leader's guide contains the same material as
the participant's workbook, with the addition of a section of introductory
notes, answers to exercises and explanatory margin notes. The leader's
notes contain tips and techniques on setting up and administering
the session, checklists, and other teaching aids. Other beneficial
components include:
- A listing of suggested videos
which complement the material.
- Notes which highlight key points,
provide tips for training, and detail competencies to be gained.
- Margin Notes on the workshop
materials which guide the leader through the material and indicate
when to ask questions, encourage discussion, use flip charts,
break into groups, and refer to specific material.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE
By the end of this module, the participants
will be able to:
- Understand the legal
prohibitions and consequences of sexual harassment
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Identify behaviors that
constitute sexual harassment.
- Define quid pro quo
and hostile environment.
- Understand the organization’s
policy prohibiting sexual harassment.
- Understand steps to
take to respond to a complaint of sexual harassment.
Merit Training Corporation
Phone: 800-677-1667
e-mail: info@merittrainingcorp.com
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