Addressing Gender-Based Violence in the Workplace

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Non-Member: $35.00Your price

Program Description

Empower yourself as an HR professional by participating in our webinar, "Breaking the Silence: HR's Toolkit for Addressing Gender Based Violence." This session is tailored to educate HR managers on recognizing signs of domestic violence and learn how to provide support and resources to survivors. Our Abuse and Violence Prevention Workshops, facilitated by trained professionals, offer a comprehensive understanding of healthy relationships, survivor support, and an overview of available services.

Since 1978, Yellow Brick House has been one of the largest providers in Ontario of services to women and children escaping domestic violence and abuse. Our mission is to provide life-saving services and prevention programs to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence. We are committed to providing free and confidential support services to women and children escaping violence and abuse seeking. Our vision is Freedom From Violence. Equality For All.

Yellow Brick House is deeply committed to eradicating gender based violence, recognizing the crucial role of an informed and aware public in this transformative journey. In advance of International Women’s Day, Yellow Brick House is offering this free online webinar.

Section 1 of Presentation:

Bill 274, Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure Act, 2021

Legislative Requirement in Domestic Violence and Dealing with employees who have suffered through Trauma:

Bill 274, Intimate Partner Violence Disclosure Act, 2021

Occupational Health and Safety Act – Domestic Violence in the Workplace (Employer Duties)

Issues affecting women of all social, economic classes (professionals, employees, etc)

• Domestic Violence Statistics, signs of Abuse, lack of education in dealing with trauma.
•  Effects on the Workplace: Absenteeism, Drastic Change in Performance, suspecting abuse and recognizing symptoms, talking to employees if you suspect it.

Section 2 of Presentation:

Beyond EFAP – What we can offer:

Being informed about Services in your Area to aid Employees beyond EFAP - Leadership information and tools to help discuss and deal with difficult conversations. 

Yellow Brick House

Mission, Values, Services Offered, Education. How we can help the workplace – bringing seminars into the Company, Training, Information, Recognizing Trauma etc,

How can companies support?

Corporate Sponsorships, Corporate Event Packages

Learning Objectives

• Handling Domestic Violence Situations in the Workplace
• Domestic Violence and the impacts on employee performance
• Outreach Services Available and how you can support more effectively.
• Community Involvement – Corporate engagement, volunteer work, projects, sponsorship, and financial support.