Making the Case- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Healthcare Settings
Title: Making the Case- Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Harassment in Healthcare Settings
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 10:00 am PST/ 11:00 am MST/ 12:00 pm CST/ 1:00 pm EST (60 minutes)
Description:
Join FUTURES’ Workplaces Respond and The National Health Resource on Domestic Violence for a webinar that explores the impacts of gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) on healthcare workers and highlights the critical need for effective workplace programs and policies to address GBVH in healthcare settings. This webinar will provide participants with a deeper understanding of how violence and harassment affect healthcare workers across diverse healthcare settings and key considerations for creating a comprehensive workplace program that prioritizes safety.
During the session, a survivor of GBVH will also share their perspectives on addressing GBVH in healthcare settings, offering valuable insights into the realities of workers experiences and how to respond effectively. Healthcare administrators, HR professionals, and healthcare workers interested in fostering safe workplaces are highly encouraged to join.
Spanish and ASL interpretation will be available. Our team will make every effort to support your participation and accommodate requests made by Nov. 29
Learning objectives:
As a result of this webinar, participants will be better able to:
- Articulate the ways in which gender-based violence and harassment impacts workers in healthcare settings.
- Describe the need for a workplace program to prevent and address violence and harassment in healthcare settings.
- Identify benefits of addressing the impacts of gender-based violence and harassment on workers and considerations for building an effective workplace program.
Presenters:
- Nina Kanakarajavelu, MPH (She/her), Program Director, Workplace and Economic Justice
- Megha Rimal, MSW (She/her), Program Specialist, Workplace and Health Team
- July Vaj Xyooj, She/Her/Nwg, Cultural and Organizational Consultant, Survivor, Past Survivor Leadership Cohort Member
