10 Topics
5 Days
40 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
- HR professionals
- Managers and supervisors
- Team leaders
- Safety officers
- Security personnel
- Employees at all levels
- Diversity and inclusion officers
- Legal counsel
- Training managers
- Organizational development specialists
- Individuals interested in workplace safety
- Union representatives
- Employee assistance program (EAP) providers
Session Objectives
- Understand the principles and importance of workplace violence and harassment prevention.
- Implement techniques for conducting risk assessments and identifying potential threats.
- Understand the role of effective policies and procedures in preventing violence and harassment.
- Implement techniques for developing and implementing reporting mechanisms and investigation protocols.
- Understand the principles of bystander intervention and conflict resolution.
- Implement techniques for recognizing and addressing different forms of harassment (e.g., sexual, racial, bullying).
- Understand the role of trauma-informed responses and support for victims.
- Implement techniques for developing and delivering training programs on workplace violence and harassment prevention.
- Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace violence and harassment.
- Implement techniques for conducting audits and evaluations of prevention programs.
- Understand the challenges and opportunities of implementing prevention strategies in diverse workplaces.
- Understand the role of employee participation in creating a safe and respectful environment.
- Develop strategies for continuous improvement in workplace violence and harassment prevention.
About the Course
Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention training equips professionals with the methodologies to create a safe and respectful work environment by recognizing, preventing, and responding to violence and harassment. This course focuses on analyzing risk factors, implementing prevention strategies, and understanding the impact of effective policies on employee well-being and organizational liability. Participants will learn to conduct risk assessments, develop reporting mechanisms, and understand the intricacies of intervention and support. By mastering workplace violence and harassment prevention, professionals can enhance employee safety, reduce legal risks, and contribute to the creation of a positive and inclusive workplace.
The increasing awareness of workplace violence and harassment necessitates a comprehensive understanding of prevention strategies and intervention techniques. This course delves into the nuances of bystander intervention, conflict resolution, and trauma-informed responses, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored prevention programs. By integrating legal knowledge with practical safety techniques, this program enables individuals to lead workplace safety initiatives and contribute to a culture of respect and dignity.
Curriculum & Topics
10 Topics | 40 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Principles and importance of workplace violence and harassment prevention.
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Workshop 1.2:
Understanding the relationship between workplace culture and safety.
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Workshop 1.3:
Benefits of a proactive prevention program.
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Workshop 1.4:
Historical context and evolution of workplace safety.
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Workshop 2.1:
Techniques for conducting risk assessments and identifying potential threats.
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Workshop 2.2:
Implementing threat assessment tools and protocols.
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Workshop 2.3:
Utilizing environmental and behavioral indicators.
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Workshop 2.4:
Managing risk assessments.
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Workshop 3.1:
Role of effective policies and procedures in preventing violence and harassment.
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Workshop 3.2:
Understanding policy development and implementation.
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Workshop 3.3:
Implementing clear reporting mechanisms.
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Workshop 3.4:
Managing policy enforcement.
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Workshop 4.1:
Techniques for developing and implementing reporting mechanisms and investigation protocols.
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Workshop 4.2:
Implementing confidential reporting systems.
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Workshop 4.3:
Utilizing investigation best practices.
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Workshop 4.4:
Managing investigation processes.
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Workshop 5.1:
Principles of bystander intervention and conflict resolution.
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Workshop 5.2:
Understanding de-escalation techniques.
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Workshop 5.3:
Implementing bystander intervention strategies.
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Workshop 5.4:
Managing conflict resolution.
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Workshop 6.1:
Techniques for recognizing and addressing different forms of harassment (e.g., sexual, racial, bullying).
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Workshop 6.2:
Understanding legal definitions of harassment.
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Workshop 6.3:
Implementing awareness and sensitivity training.
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Workshop 6.4:
Managing harassment awareness.
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Workshop 7.1:
Role of trauma-informed responses and support for victims.
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Workshop 7.2:
Understanding the impact of trauma.
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Workshop 7.3:
Implementing support resources and referral protocols.
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Workshop 7.4:
Managing trauma support.
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Workshop 8.1:
Techniques for developing and delivering training programs on workplace violence and harassment prevention.
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Workshop 8.2:
Implementing training modules and content.
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Workshop 8.3:
Utilizing training aids and resources.
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Workshop 8.4:
Managing training programs.
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Workshop 9.1:
Legal and regulatory requirements related to workplace violence and harassment.
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Workshop 9.2:
Understanding federal and state laws.
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Workshop 9.3:
Implementing compliance strategies.
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Workshop 9.4:
Managing legal compliance.
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Workshop 10.1:
Techniques for conducting audits and evaluations of prevention programs.
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Workshop 10.2:
Implementing program evaluation metrics.
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Workshop 10.3:
Utilizing feedback mechanisms.
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Workshop 10.4:
Managing program evaluations.
