Members only

This course will cover:

• Introduction to Sexual Harassment — explore why it is important to understand how to spot and prevent sexual harassment within a workplace setting, as well as the physical, mental emotional and financial impacts of sexual harassment
• Exploring how to dispel common stereotypes concerning sexual harassment in the workplace
• Different behaviours that are classed as sexual harassment and the different environments in which they could occur
• Examples of sexual harassment in the workplace
• Legislation, guidance, policies and procedures that are relevant to sexual harassment in the workplace
• Guidance on the legal, ethical duties and requirements of companies and organisations.
• Examine the importance of positive cultures in the workplace and how this can contribute to a safer working environment
• Raising awareness of sexual harassment in the workplace
• How to support yourself or someone else who has been sexually harassed.

Tahira Hussain has extensive experience working in the statutory and voluntary sector. She has a 19-year career in social work, mental health, community development, charity and the housing sector. She has a successful track record in consultancy, training and project management. Tahira Qualified as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and she is a member of the BABCP and BPS.

Working as a training associate for national agencies she has utilised her experience in the housing, health and care sector and delivered a menu of training packages aimed to support staff, stakeholders and residents on a range of topics including mental health, Our Director awareness, mental health and wellbeing, safeguarding children & adults, equality and diversity, stress management, managing depression, effective psychological intervention and developing self-esteem. Tahira is also an approved therapist to support wellbeing and awareness of mental health through training and CBT therapies.