What you learn:
- Provide compassionate post-incident support
- Plan reintegration with safety and dignity in mind
- Monitor for retaliation and ensure remedies take hold
- Evaluate the effectiveness of post-incident actions
Description:
Dealing with the aftermath of an incident requires care and ongoing monitoring. This module covers trauma-informed support, reintegration strategies, and non-retaliation monitoring mechanisms to sustain safety and trust after an incident. Realistic scenarios illustrate practical steps for leadership and teams.
Overview
This lesson covers safety planning for survivors and witnesses in the wake of a harassment incident. It emphasizes risk assessment, privacy-respecting safety measures, and practical steps to ensure the person affected can continue to work with security and support in place.
Key actions include developing a safety plan, providing immediate supports, and coordinating with relevant teams to implement accommodations and schedule adjustments as needed.
Immediate Supports
- Offer confidential safety planning sessions with the affected employee and a trusted HR or EAP representative.
- Provide accommodations such as flexible scheduling, temporary relocation, or workload adjustments as appropriate.
- Facilitate access to counseling or support services while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Establish a clear reporting channel and ensure regular follow-up checks on safety needs.
Implementation Timeline
- Within 24 hours: safety plan drafted and explained with consent.
- Within 72 hours: accommodations arranged and communicated to the relevant teams.
- Ongoing: periodic re-assessment of safety and comfort levels.