NextGen Network: Civility, Respect and Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Workplace (PerD-005)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Employees

Description

The NextGen Network invites the employees of the Department of Justice Canada to a session on civility, respect and preventing harassment and violence in the workplace which will be hosted by the Harassment and Violence Prevention Program (HVPP).

The session will emphasize on the importance of civility and respect in daily interactions, highlighting the negative impacts of incivility on performance, health, and team dynamics, while offering practical strategies to foster an inclusive work environment.

It will also provide a comprehensive overview of the HVPP and explain the reporting and resolution processes, and available resources to support employees in creating a safe and respectful workplace.

The session’s objectives are :

• Providing an overview of the Harassment and Violence Prevention Program services
• Clarifying joint roles and responsibilities
• Defining the resolution processes, Harassment and Violence Prevention Resolution Process and its intersectionality with other support services
• Defining what incivility can look like in the workplace, and how to address it and mitigate its negative impacts on team dynamics and the workplace overall
• Raise awareness, respond to questions and address general concerns

Presented by: NextGen Network in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Facilitator(s):

• Brianna Quesnel
• Vincent Gingras

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Cost: Free

Accommodation measures:

The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

For information about the continuing professional development (CPD) hours for this course, please consult the 2025 Accreditation Summary.

If you have questions concerning the accreditation process, please contact our accreditation team by email (Accreditations@justice.gc.ca).