Sexual Harm/Harassment in the Workplace- NAWIC Professional Development Webinar replay

Jen Tyson • April 27, 2023

Getting right to the point on this big topic - with guest speaker: Detective Sergeant Jacqui Rodger, facilitated by Jen Tyson

This webinar was well attended and the interaction during the session and feedback afterwards has confirmed that this was highly valuable for all women and men working in construction and those with women in their teams.

It was insightful and informative.

The webinar followed on from our article in Feb 2023

Calling the sector up to better behavior towards women

Everyone came away feeling they had learned something new, or had something clarified.

Detective Sergeant Jacqui shared her experience and knowledge on:

What the difference is between sexual assault and harassment
What you need to know about the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
What constitutes as a sexual offense and violation
The definitions and parameters of consent
Prevention and intervention and what you can do about situations as a victim, a witness or bystander an employee or an employer.

The chat was busy with both open and anonymous questions coming through showing that this is still a very real challenge for many in the industry.

You can watch the video replay here

NOTE:

Please be aware that this webinar has content that some individuals may find triggering or upsetting, there are support agencies shared below for those seeking help on this topic.

More About Detective Sergeant Jacqui Rodger

“I am a Detective Sergeant with the Wellington District Adult Sexual Assault team based at a place called Koru House in Petone. I have been in the Police for 17 years and worked that entire time in the Wellington District. I worked for eight years in uniform on the front line in Te Awakairangi before joining the Criminal Investigation Branch where I worked for the Welling District Crime Squad. I then moved back out to Te Awa Kairangi where I have remained in CIB ever since.

With my current role I am responsible for our relationships with our external agencies that provide support to victims of Sexual Assault. I work very closely with them to ensure that we provide the best possible service to our victims and always look for opportunities to make the process of coming to Police as comfortable as possible. I am also responsible for any Prevention strategies in this space which includes Don’t Guess The Yes. This is a Police led sexual violence prevention campaign which is run predominately within the festive period in the Hospitality Sector. Police along with Hospitality NZ, Wellington City Council, RespectED Aoteroa, Vic and Massey Uni and their students association spread the message of Consent and aim to positively alter people's alcohol consumption attitudes and behaviours relating to consent.”

Useful links and contacts:

if you have been a victim of a sexual assault, or want to know more about Police process for sexual assault complaints please visit the link below:

https://www.police.govt.nz/advice-services/sexual-assault-and-consent/what-can-i-do-if-i-have-been-sexually-assaulted

Other support services available: