Sexual Harassment Training Courses
In our Sexual Harassment Awareness
training courses your employees will learn and apply
the important skills of handling sexual harassment issues
and complaints. This hands on course thoroughly addresses
the elements of how to
prevent unacceptable
behavior. The course includes a detailed
overview of what sexual
harassment is, explains legal definitions, discusses sexual
harassment prevention, and shows how to handle sexual
harassment complaints and maintain a positive work
environment.
For more information about individual sexual harassment
training courses please complete
this form. Once the form is received one of our
consultants will provide you with a confidential proposal
that will include a detailed description of the training
course and the costs for conducting it.
Sexual Harassment Training Course: Sexual Harassment - Why the Victim Gets Blamed
It's become all too common in the instance of sexual harassment complaints. The victim is blamed. Why does this behavior occur and what can organizations do about it? It comes down to both power and preconceived notions by coworkers and it can be thwarted by a well-defined sexual harassment policy. Here are some of the most common reasons a victim can be blamed.
Harassment is first and foremost about power and in many cases harassment occurs when a powerful member of an organization harasses a less powerful member. Powerful members of an organization have generally been in the organization longer than a less powerful individual. Co-workers have known them longer and have developed a stronger relationship with them. It is natural that they would have back the employee they know better.
Powerful members of an organization are also seen as skilled, valuable members of the team. The value these individuals add to an organization makes them also seen as irreplaceable and too important to lose. Co-workers will rally behind valuable members of a team because they wish for their organization to be successful.
Most people consider themselves decent human beings who respect others. They have a hard time believing that another person is capable of the things they have been accused of. Therefore, they believe the victim is lying or exaggerating the situation.
Many times the victim has endured the harassment for some time because of embarrassment, shame or fear of retaliation. They will wait until the harassment becomes unbearable before filing a complaint. Because of this co-workers may believe that they went along and condoned the behavior and therefore invited the attention.
Whatever the reason that a victim gets blamed, one thing is for certain. All organizations need to write a clear sexual harassment policy and train their employees on this policy. Victims of harassment should never feel that they are alone or under the threat of retaliation. The utmost care should be focused on privacy and all employees should know the legal result of retaliation.
Source: Charlie King
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