Sexual training for bystanders can help protect women and men from sexual harassment and assault. The program aims to teach bystanders how to recognize and intervene when they see inappropriate behavior.
For example, they can intervene when a catcaller tries to make unwanted sexual advances toward a woman or call out a drunk couple who are trying to leave a party together. Students report that this training increases their awareness and ability to protect other people from unwanted sexual attention.
Results of a needs assessment survey for sexual harassment prevention training in the Highlands of Scotland
The Highlands of Scotland is a region with a high prevalence of sexual harassment. The Highlands have seen a rise in harassment incidents in recent years and the results of a recent survey indicate that the number of reported incidents is growing. According to the survey, around a third of women reported an incident in the past five years. Of those incidents, approximately half occurred in a pub, restaurant, or other place of hospitality. One in four cases occurred on the street.
The study also found that many workplaces wanted to conduct evidence-based sexual harassment prevention training, but did not have time for a full-day workshop. To address this problem, the researchers designed a one-hour workshop based on adult learning principles and best practice recommendations. The workshop used job-related scenarios to illustrate key points about sexual harassment prevention. Participants’ overall knowledge of the topic increased significantly from before to after the workshop. In addition, nearly half of those surveyed said their workplace was committed to understanding the policy and investigating claims of sexual harassment.
Effectiveness of assertiveness-based sexual training in preventing sexual harassment
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of assertiveness-based sexual training in prevention of sexual harassment. It was conducted by distributing an advertisement in the University Counseling Center, which targeted married female students. A list of eligible students was prepared and randomly divided into two groups. Students were not excluded from the study.
Participants participated in a workshop centered on sexual assertiveness. The training consisted of four two-hour sessions over a two-week period. The content was developed by the University of Utah Counseling Center. The results showed a definite improvement in participants’ behavior and self-esteem.
This training can help participants to understand the signs and symptoms of sexual harassment. It also teaches them how to resist unwanted advances and how to actively intervene. This training has also been found to change the attitudes of college students. Unlike the traditional methods of sexual harassment prevention, it may not be as effective in all situations. However, it can help to change workplace cultures by increasing the number of women who report harassment.
Another limitation of this study was the fact that the participants were only women in a single workshop. This limited the scope of the study, since future studies should also explore the effects of sexual assertiveness training on couples. Additionally, the study did not examine the long-term effects of the training.
Cost of sexual harassment prevention training
The cost of sexual harassment prevention training can vary widely depending on your company’s size and scope. Generally, the cost of employee training is cheaper than that of supervisory employee training. But, in some cases, it is necessary for supervisory employees to undergo such training as well. In such cases, the cost can reach several thousand dollars.
There are two basic levels of sexual harassment prevention training: organization-level training and employee training. The first level of training will cost around $95 per person. This is usually enough for several employees in a small business. A larger organization can pay slightly more, if they wish to send as many as 100 employees to the program.
Organizations can also customize their training to fit their specific needs. The NAVEX Global program, for example, focuses on gamification through interactive games to help employees learn proper behavior and report harassment. It meets the requirements of all 50 states and is available in English and Spanish. The course helps employees learn how to report harassment appropriately and create a positive culture.
Organizations should provide their employees with sexual harassment prevention training, since they are liable if any incident takes place. These training programs are essential for maintaining a healthy work environment. They also help increase employee morale, productivity, and job satisfaction.