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Stop
It Now
How targets and managers
can end sexual harassmentby
Kenneth Carlton Cooper
TotalComm, 213 pages.
TotalComm audio, 50 minutes. |
overview
This book (and audio) is for a business audience concerned
with ending sexual harassment in the workplace. Filled with real life anecdotes, it is the
result of twenty years of consulting with large and mid-size organizations to train
employees and managers on employee support and treatment. The focus is on
CooperComm’s proprietary, unique and practical tools that allow a working
professional or a manager to identify, analyze, communicate, resolve (and prevent)
harassment behavior on the job.
book reviews
Books
worth a look: “Few women know how to deal with sexual coercion on the job. This book
suggests steps you can take to avoid harassment.”
– Glamour |
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“If
sexual harassment is an issue that confuses you or if you suspect any of your employees
are victims, turn to Mr. Cooper’s book – it’s an excellent resource.”
– Association
Management |
“Cooper offers some solutions on how to ‘stop it now.’”
– Personnel Journal |
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“... this is the first book to provide analytical concepts and managerial
tools for addressing the problem ... Stop It Now presents a number of original concepts
and communications tools.”
– EMA Reporter |
table of contents
1: The background of sexual harassment
What Sexual Harassment Is
Typical Organizational Reactions
The Size of the Problem
Why Sexual Harassment Exists
Profile of the Offender
Profile of a Target
Lessons of Chapter 1
2: Two definitions of sexual harassment
The Legal Development of Sexual Harassment
A Working Definition of Sexual Harassment
A Special Case – Cursing
3: The sexual harassment offender
Psychology of an Offender
Offender Stereotypes
A Special Case – The Military
4: Consensual relationships and discrimination
Analyzing Consensual Relationships
Personalities that Send Out Signals
5: Informal responses to harassment
Rules to Minimize Incidents
Verbal Response Strategies
6: Formal responses to harassment
Keeping Personal Credibility
Surviving the Memo War
Filing a Complaint with the EEOC
Filing with State Agencies
Other Avenues of Complaint
Filing a Criminal Complaint
Utilizing a Labor Contract
7: Guidelines for management
Executive Problems
The Common Situation Facing Management
Why Targets Don’t Speak Up
Legal Responsibilities of the Employer
Climates that Encourage Sexual Harassment
Top Management Duties
Common Mistakes in Handling Sexual Harassment
8: Help for the harassed
Tips for Supervisors
Rules for Investigation
A Special Case: Rape or Sexual Assault
Resource Groups
Other Resources
Video Programs
APPENDIX A: SUMMARY OF “TOOLS” LISTS
BIBLIOGRAPHY
INDEX |
