Sexual Harassment Policy

Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge is committed to maintaining a work

environment that is free of harassment of any kind, including sexual

harassment. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcomed or unwanted sexual

conduct; requests for sexual favors; and verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct

of a sexual nature that adversely affects the volunteer or conditions or creates

an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Such conduct is strictly

prohibited and will not be tolerated.

Family Service encourages the reporting of all perceived incidents of sexual

harassment either through an informal or a formal procedural mechanism. To

resolve a complaint of sexual harassment informally, the volunteer should

either notify the offender that his or her behavior is unwelcome. If the

volunteer is uncomfortable discussing it with the offender, the volunteer can

notify any supervisor, which begins a formal procedure. Family Service

encourages all volunteers to report sexual harassment involving Family Service

volunteers, staff, and/or third parties conducting business with Family Service.