The End Game

A Guide for Those Who Truly Want to End Sexual Harassment

De: Julie Still-Rolin

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Sexual harassment training is ineffective when it ignores the problem. Current training defines sexual harassment and outlines mechanical procedures for handling it, but it does not offer a realistic look at the complex nature between sex and power. Organizations face millions in financial losses due to sexual harassment charges and litigation. Victims of sexual harassment suffer mental and emotional trauma. This can lead to lower productivity and loss of confidence in the organization or institution. Yet, sexual harassment training has often been reduced to online clicking and testing rather than real training. This book is a brief examination of the reality of sexual harassment and how to prevent and handle it. It is meant to help victims, employers, and even harassers understand who is involved and affected by sexual harassment. It also offers real solutions to preparing for, preventing, and handling sexual harassment. As a victim of sexual harassment, I recognized the need for improved training techniques. One of these includes a look at the personality traits of harassers and recipients in hopes that this will prompt further research and offer insight into the true problems with sexual harassment. Additionally, the book offers role-playing as a training technique that allows participants to build confidence when confronted with sexual harassment. Suggestions for improvement also call for a designated specialist to provide ongoing training. If something is not effective, it requires change, and these techniques call forth this change. The end game is to end sexual harassment. Organizations and institutions who truly want to do this need to start employing more effective strategies for prevention and handling sexual harassment. They need to establish a culture that does not reinforce gender norms and tolerate inappropriate behavior of any kind. Doing so will boost confidence and loyalty in them. Ending sexual harassment is a win-win for everyone.