TRAINING
Training can benefit all people in a work environment – helping them to understand what sexual harassment is, how to prevent it and what to do if something happens. WorkSafe requires that people are trained to minimise the health and safety risks of sexual harassment.
We encourage everyone in the music community to attend a SoundCheck Aotearoa Professional Respect training day – the training covers a range of topics within prevention and response to sexual harm in a setting that is tailored for the music community and free to attend. You can see details of Professional Respect training here.
In some situations Professional Respect training days may not be available or may not be sufficient or appropriate for your training needs.
The following table provides guidance of what training can be useful for the various roles in the workplace. If you have questions on training please contact us.
Research suggests that sexual harassment training should be done at least every two years and that training should be in addition to other strategies like a policy, code of conduct, and regular reminders through health and safety briefings, posters and conversations. For more information about preventing sexual harassment check out Prevention: What can you do.
| WHO SHOULD HAVE TRAINING | SKILLS NEEDED | TYPE OF TRAINING RECOMMENDED | TRAINING PROVIDER* & WORKSHOP NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| All people | Identify sexual harassment and inappropriate and disrespectful behaviour Safely respond to a disclosure from a colleague Understand options for reporting Understand WorkSafe requirements Identify opportunities for prevention (incl. bystander intervention) | Sexual harassment prevention and response training | SoundCheck Aotearoa Professional Respect – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (FREE & tailored for the music community) LINK RespectEd Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention & Response in the workplace (Level 1 training, workshop)LINK |
| All people | Identify and speak up about sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour | Bystander Intervention Training | SoundCheck Aotearoa Professional Respect – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (FREE & tailored for the music community) LINK RespectEd Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention & Response in the workplace (Level 1 training, workshop) LINK |
| PCBU’s (Managers, sole traders, HODs, contractors) | Leadership training (incl. creating positive working cultures, dealing with reports of sexual harassment) WorkSafe obligations to manage health and safety risks of sexual harassment Responding to disclosures | Responding to reports of sexual harassment in the workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Responding to Disclosures Training | SoundCheck Aotearoa ‘Responding to Issues’ – Sexual Harassment complaints in the Workplace (FREE & tailored for the music community – currently being piloted). If you are interested in this training please contact us. SoundCheck Aotearoa ‘Professional Respect’ – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (FREE tailored for the music community) LINK RespectEd Dealing with Disclosures Training LINK RPE Dealing with Disclosures Training LINK |
| People working in venues, people involved in the sale of alcohol | Deescalating situations Preventing harm Establishing safer spaces in venues and at events Responding to disclosures Understanding the impacts of trauma Managing boundaries | Training for hospitality workers to help prevent respond to sexual harm | RespectEd ‘It’s our Business ‘ Sexual Harm Prevention for Hospitality Workers LINK |
| Merlin’s Pass Holders [LINK ]/ Sexual harassment contacts | How to respond to disclosures of acute and historical sexual harm. Able to support someone to access various reporting and support options. Can follow the sexual harassment policy and processes in place within your workplace**. | Responding to Disclosures Training In-house training on your sexual harassment policy and processes.* | RespectEd Dealing with Disclosures Training LINK RPE Dealing with Disclosures Training LINK |
The training you offer the people who work for your business should be referred to in your sexual harassment policy so that everyone is to what to expect.
*We recommend you call and assess whether the above external organisations will suit your training needs. Length of training, availability of trainers, cost of training, location of service and familiarity with the music community may vary across providers.
**Please note that it is important to train your people about the policy you have in place so people understand the processes you will use to prevent and address sexual harassment. You can do this yourself, or you can contact one of the training providers listed to arrange a bespoke training based on your policy and workplace culture.