Course Aims

To provide underpinning knowledge associated with sexual harassment, including legal frameworks, definitions, protected characteristics, and the distinction between acceptable behaviour and harassment. To provide an opportunity for learners to develop understanding of how to recognise, respond to, and report sexual harassment, including bystander responsibilities, the 5D’s of intervention, and appropriate complaint procedures. To promote a culture of zero tolerance by supporting the safety, dignity, and well-being of all individuals through awareness of consent, the impacts of sexual harassment, and access to advice and support services.

Learning Outcomes

• What is Sexual Harassment.
• What the law says.
• Who’s protected.
• Who can experience sexual harassment.
• Examples of sexual harassment.
• Banter or Sexual Harassment.
• What to do if you’ve been harassed.
• Getting Advice.
• Making a compliant.
• Sexual violence, sexual harassment and consent.
• The health-related effects.
• Witnessing sexual harassment.
• What should you do.
• The 5D’s of bystander intervention.
• To report or not?
• Being a witness.
• A culture of Zero Tolerance.
• Further support.