How can employees help create safe environments?
Whether our work is part- or full-time, hourly or contractual, temporary or permanent – sexual harassment should never be part of the job.
A healthy workplace and a safe environment enables every employee to thrive and achieve their full potential. The ongoing #MeToo movement reflects the unfortunate reality that no industry is immune to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
As an employee, you have the right to a workplace free of harassment and violence.
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Employees may feel unsure or stuck about what to do if they or another coworker is experiencing violence or harassment in the workplace. Workplaces Respond has a great resource center with information for both survivors and co-workers who may suspect a colleague is experiencing violence.
Want to learn more about sexual violence generally? Check out:
- NJCASA’s ‘Sexual Violence 101’ fact sheet
- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center’s infographic on sexual violence statistics
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s resources on sexual violence and prevention.
