Getting past the barriers to reporting sexual harassment.

Even though the law clearly states that sexual harassment is illegal, many barriers stop people from reporting it. In episode two Penny Terry gets real examples of the historical baggage that comes with reporting sexual harassment and gets some practical tips for creating policies and processes that work.

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SHOW NOTES

USEFUL LINKS:

• Fact sheet on sexual harassment at work – Women’s Legal Service Tasmania:
• Workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/workplace-sexual-harassment
• Preventing workplace sexual harassment – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/preventing-workplace-sexual-harassment-guide
• Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers – Australian Human Rights Commission:
• https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/ending-workplace-sexual-harassment-resource-small-medium
• The impacts of sexual harassment Infographic – Safe Work Australia: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/doc/impacts-sexual-harassment-infographic

Scroll down for helpful contact details for individual legal, support and training options.

LEGAL ADVICE:

Women’s Legal Service Tasmania

A free statewide service – 1800 682 468