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What is Harassment? Tools to Identify and Address Racial and Sexual Harassment

January 20, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description

IMPORTANT: Attending both Part 1 and Part 2 is mandatory for course completion. Registering for Part 1 will auto enroll you in Part 2. Please make sure you are available for both dates.

Part 1:

  • Provide an overview of key race- and sexual-related harassment terms and definitions outlined within the Ontario Human Right Code (OHRC), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and U of T Policies.
  • Identify intersectional manifestations of racial and sexual harassment and their impact on the individual and the work environment.
  • Explain institutional processes and the role of the Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office (ARCDO) and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Support Centre (SVPSC) in responding to instances of racial and sexual harassment.

Part 2:

  • Examine building a consensual culture by recognizing power dynamics and understanding boundaries and consent; identify and locate relevant UofT policies regarding workplace conduct.
  • Distinguish between acting in allyship versus being an ally to proactively prevent workplace harassment.
  • Review intervention techniques to intervene as bystanders to harassment.
  • Implement the CALM Model to support Disclosing and Reporting; identify barriers to Disclosing and Reporting.
  • Examine case studies to identify forms of harassment, impacts on the workplace environment, and proactive steps in addressing/preventing harassment.

Registration

To register for the event, visit the official event page.

Details

Date:
January 20, 2025
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://people.utoronto.ca/events/edi-calendar/

Organizer

Anti-Racism & Cultural Diversity Office
Phone
(416) 978-1259
Email
antiracism@utoronto.ca
View Organizer Website