Sexual harassment in workplaces and other settings is a serious form of violence against women in Ontario, and crosses every social boundary. The following are links to resources and information about sexual harassment and its prevention.

What is Sexual Harassment?

Ontario Human Rights Commission: Sexual Harassment: Your Rights and Responsibilities

Queen's University Human Rights Office: Online Training: Sexual Harassment

How can we Prevent Sexual Harassment?

Ontario Women's Directorate: Harassment Hurts: Preventing Sexual Harassment at School and Work

METRAC: Resources on sexual harassment and violence, including a pamphlet for students on harassment and for adults on workplace harassment

Ontario Women's Justice Network: Sexual Harassment Resources

What about Workplace Sexual Harassment?

Government of Canada: Canada Labour Code – Sexual Harassment

Springtide Resources:The Nature of Sexual Harassment

Springtide Resources: Workplace Harassment: An Action Guide for Women Personal Remedies

Ministry of Labour: Workplace Violence

Shelternet: The Workplace – a resource for abused/at-risk women to seeking support from their employer or union; and employers and unions to support abused/at-risk women at work, and act to create a safe workplace.

Ontario Women's Directorate: Workplaces that Work – a business case with evidence of the bottom-line benefits of workplace cultures that attract women. It also provides examples of success stories from across the country and tips for how employers can effectively promote change.

Family Violence Prevention Fund: Strategic Employer Response to Domestic Violence

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety: E-Courses on Prevention of Workplace Violence