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9780131185197

Investigating Sexual Harassment in Law Enforcement and Nontraditional Fields for Women

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  • ISBN13:

    9780131185197

  • ISBN10:

    0131185195

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2007-01-01
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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List Price: $53.20

Summary

Drawing from empirical research and years of practical experience, this new text provides guidance on how to investigate sexual harassment in policing & firefighting. Written for practitioners by professionals in the field of law enforcement & victim advocacy, this text takes a conversational tone through the investigative processes of sexual harassment complaints. With sexual harassment law often changing, this text gives a current look at timely topics. The text addresses a wide range of issues including proactive measures like prevention and training, retaining a positive tone on issues of sensitive nature.

Table of Contents

Preface xi
About the Authors xv
Introduction
1(9)
Purpose of This Book
1(2)
Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
3(3)
Guidance for Agencies Based on Earlier Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
6(4)
Understanding the Problem of Sexual Harassment
10(13)
Sexual Harassment of Women in Nontraditional Fields
11(3)
Impact on Victims
14(3)
Realistic Dynamics of Sexual Harassment
17(6)
The Law and Sexual Harassment
23(17)
Federal and State Laws
23(2)
General Definition of Sexual Harassment
25(10)
Summary of Employee Rights Under the Law
35(1)
Summary of Employer Responsibilities Under the Law
36(4)
Gender Harassment and Discrimination
40(11)
Harassment: Not Always Sexual
40(1)
Gender Harassment/Discrimination in Policing and Firefighting
41(2)
Role of Stereotypes in Gender Harassment/Discrimination
43(1)
Investigation of Gender Harassment/Discrimination
43(5)
For More Information
48(1)
Mentors for Investigators
49(2)
Retaliation
51(8)
Legal Protection Against Retaliation
51(2)
Types of Retaliation
53(2)
Triggers for Retaliation
55(1)
Impact on Victims
55(1)
Preventing and Responding to Retaliation
55(4)
Preventing Sexual Harassment
59(9)
Men Who Sexually Harass
59(2)
Perils of Not Preventing Sexual Harassment
61(1)
Sexual Harassment Prevention
62(6)
Designing a Comprehensive Sexual Harassment Policy
68(11)
Goals of a Sexual Harassment Policy
69(1)
Elements of Inadequate Sexual Harassment Policies
70(1)
Elements of a Comprehensive Sexual Harassment Policy
71(2)
Elements Not to Include in a Sexual Harassment Policy
73(2)
Dissemination of a Sexual Harassment Policy
75(1)
Sexual Harassment Policy and Dating
76(1)
Conclusion
77(2)
Developing an Effective Training Program Regarding Sexual Harassment
79(12)
Challenges in Sexual Harassment Training
79(2)
Content of a Comprehensive Sexual Harassment Training Program
81(2)
Design of an Effective Sexual Harassment Training Program
83(3)
Other Educational Efforts
86(1)
Evaluation of Sexual Harassment Training
87(1)
Results of Existing Evaluation Research
88(3)
Responsibilities of Supervisors and Managers Regarding Sexual Harassment
91(7)
Definition of Supervisor or Manager
91(1)
Supervisors' and Managers' Legal Responsibilities
91(1)
Supervisors' and Managers' Sexual Harassment Prevention Strategies
92(1)
Inappropriate Actions By Supervisors and Managers
93(2)
Supervisors' and Managers' Responses to Sexual Harassment
95(1)
Supervisors' and Managers' Prevention of Retaliation
96(1)
Accusations of Harassment or Discrimination Against Supervisors and Managers
96(2)
Complaint Procedures
98(12)
Formal versus Informal Complaint Procedures
98(2)
Informal Complaint Procedures
100(3)
Formal Complaint Procedures
103(2)
Implementation of the Complaint Process
105(1)
Responses to Complaints
106(4)
Selecting an Investigator
110(7)
Requirements for a Successful Investigator
110(1)
Selection, Screening, and Training of Investigators
111(2)
Types of Investigators
113(4)
Beginning the Investigation
117(9)
Problems in the Workplace
117(1)
Planning the Investigation
118(1)
Interviews with Complainant, Respondent, and Witnesses
119(1)
Elements to Establish
120(1)
Anonymous Complaints
121(1)
Uniform Standards for the Investigation
122(2)
Other Issues in the Investigation
124(1)
Common Mistakes
124(2)
Employee Options for Responding to Sexual Harassment
126(7)
Employee Responses to Sexual Harassment
126(1)
Informal Response Strategies
126(3)
Formal Complaint Procedures
129(4)
Preparing for the Complainant Interview
133(10)
Common Challenges
133(7)
Tips for Successful Interview with Complainant
140(3)
Interviewing the Complainant
143(17)
Before the Interview
143(2)
At the Start of the Interview
145(4)
During the Interview
149(8)
At the Conclusion of the Interview
157(3)
Interviewing the Respondent
160(13)
Preparation for the Interview
160(2)
Start of the Interview
162(3)
During the Interview
165(7)
Conclusion of the Interview
172(1)
Interviewing Witnesses
173(8)
Types of Witnesses
173(1)
Code of Silence
174(1)
Interview Process
175(6)
Documenting the Investigation
181(6)
Final Investigative Report
181(3)
Investigative Case File
184(1)
Confidentiality Issues
185(2)
Making a Determination and Imposing Discipline
187(11)
Review Personnel Files
187(1)
Weigh the Evidence
188(3)
Make a Determination
191(2)
Impose Appropriate Discipline
193(3)
Follow Up with Complainants and Respondents
196(2)
Other Issues
198(8)
Same-Gender Harassment
198(1)
Harassment Based on Sexual Orientation
199(1)
Harassment of Civilian Women Employees
200(1)
Bystander Harassment
201(1)
Harassment of Nonemployees
201(1)
Harassment by Nonemployees
202(1)
Harassment of People in Protected Classes
203(1)
Use of Computers for Harassment
204(2)
References 206(7)
Index 213

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