Gender based violence and sexual harassment training

Gender-based violence and sexual harassment are serious societal issues that affect individuals across all walks of life. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of these critical topics by equipping learners with the knowledge and skills to recognize, respond to, and prevent such behaviors. Through a detailed exploration of definitions, myths, impacts, legal frameworks, and best practices, learners will gain the confidence needed to address these issues both personally and professionally. The course covers key areas, including the definitions and types of gender-based violence, the psychological, physical, and social impacts on survivors, and the broader effects on families, workplaces, and communities. Learners will explore common misconceptions and learn how to challenge harmful stereotypes and beliefs that perpetuate violence and harassment.

Overview

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Define gender-based violence and explain its various forms.
• Challenge commonly held myths and misconceptions about gender-based violence.
• Understand the potential impacts of gender-based violence on survivors, their personal and professional relationships, and their interactions with professionals.
• Provide an effective response to disclosures of gender-based violence, including appropriate support and referral.
• Explain the social context of sexual harassment and its underlying causes.
• Identify how sexual harassment is addressed by UK law and workplace policies.
• Recognize instances of harassment, victimization, and inappropriate behaviour.
• Respond appropriately to incidents of sexual harassment while maintaining professional and legal responsibilities.
• Understand who holds responsibility for addressing and preventing harassment in various contexts.
• Establish and maintain professional boundaries to reduce the risk of misconduct and foster respectful environments.

Accreditation

This course is CPD Certified

Learning Aims & Outcome

This can include a variety of tasks, such as:

• Understanding Gender-Based Violence
• Types of GBV (physical, emotional, economic, sexual
• Impact of Gender-Based Violence
• Responding to Disclosures of Gender-Based Violence
• Understanding Sexual Harassment
• Legal Frameworks and Policies
• Identifying and Addressing Sexual Harassment
• Professional Boundaries and Prevention

Duration

Online 1 - 2 Hours

Assesment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.