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Training, education and support

Understanding and confronting sexual harassment at work 

We all have a role to play in putting an end to sexual harassment in the workplace, whether it is by re-thinking our own attitudes and conduct, challenging and reporting the behaviour of others, supporting those subjected to harmful behaviours, or working together to bring about cultural change in our organisation. 

Training is available on Easy Learning. You can access this by following the link below, or by searching for the course using the course code 'ODPREVADD_C_0001_001'. 

Examples of sexual misconduct 

The three videos below demonstrate different sexual misconduct scenarios in the workplace.

Sexual harassment at work, scenario 1: a pattern of behaviour and bystander effect

Sexual harassment at work, scenario 2: a pattern of inappropriate behaviour

Sexual harassment at work, scenario 3: sexism, inappropriate comments and speaking up

Need help?

If you are worried about your sexual safety at work, or that of a colleague, you can contact any of the following for advice, support and help. 

  • Any member of the Executive Team 
  • Your line manager 
  • Any senior manager 
  • People Advisory Service 

The PAS team are a confidential and safe team to speak to in relation to sexual safety in the workplace and can offer further advice and guidance about the Sexual Misconduct Policy and information on other services, in addition to support. 

Freedom to Speak Up Guardian 

You can raise issues or concerns in confidence to FTSUGs, who will support you and ensure your complaint is listened to confidentially and taken down the correct channel, if appropriate. 

Inclusion and wellbeing 

The Inclusion and Wellbeing teams can provide support to those who have experienced sexual misconduct and can signpost to both Trust and external support. Wellbeing officers can offer accessible, confidential pastoral care and the wellbeing hubs at each site offer a safe and welcoming space. 

Trade union representatives 

Trade union reps can help and provide advice and support to their members about sexual misconduct at work. They can provide advice, guidance and support, for example by attending meetings with you. They will also help influence and guide organisations about preventative actions they can take to improve sexual safety. 

Safeguarding teams 

Safeguarding can provide advice and support to colleagues who disclose sexual misconduct and can signpost and refer you to external support. 

Independent Domestic Violence Advocates  

They can signpost to this policy, explain the procedures for reporting and the potential routes and outcomes, and help someone to make a report. Please make contact via the above safeguarding team. 

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