The SHIFT Project

It isn't easy to talk about sexual harassment. We can help shift the conversation to equip and empower employers and employees to prevent and address sexual harassment at work through training tailored to specific industries.

The goal of SHIFT is to address and prevent sexual harassment in Island workplaces through awareness, education and training that is tailored for employers, employees, high school students and the general public.

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The SHIFT Team are truly grateful for the wonderful engagement throughout our community consultations about workplace sexual harassment in PEI, and the kind of resources and supports they have used and/supports they would like to see available on the Island. 

THANK-YOU to all those who answered the 2025 SHIFT Project survey

THANK-YOU to all those who came out to our Shoebox Sessions in-person ~ by design or by accident

THANK-YOU to our PEI Provincial Libraries and the dedicated librarians in each community who made the Shift team feel so welcome and provided valuable local insights on the communities they serve. 

And finally,
THANK-YOU to everyone who bravely shared their experiences of workplace sexual harassment with us at events, workshops and training sessions across the province. Whether experiencing sexual harassment at work firsthand, seeing it happen to another colleague, or hearing about the experiences of a loved one, it’s abundantly clear that workplace sexual harassment is still a taboo subject in many communities, and there is much work to be done!
 

Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Worker's Guide Video Series

Prefer to access your information in video format? Here are two video resources developed between Community Legal Information's RISE Program and the PEI Human Rights Commission's SHIFT Project. 

·         What Can I Do About Workplace Sexual Harassment? A Guide for Workers on PEI

·         Bystander Intervention for Workplace Sexual Harassment: A Guide for Workers on PEI

These animated videos give some examples of what sexual harassment in the workplace can look and sound like, and things you can say or do to interrupt the harm if you see or hear it happening to someone else. The videos also explain what options are available to address workplace sexual harassment here in Prince Edward Island.

Joining forces and resources with la Société Acadienne et Francophone de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard (SAF'ÎLE ) Actions Femmes ÎPÉ, the videos were fully translated and are available on YouTube and from the SAF’Île Resources section on workplace harassment (Harcèlement au travail)

Workshops

SHIFT offers lively In-person or virtual (Zoom) training sessions for management and staff.

All workshops are tailored to your workplace, industry and specific needs of your staff. Training times can be adjusted to suit your workplace needs. It's worth noting that 60, 90, or 120 minute sessions are most often chosen to allow time for questions, processing the information and activities. Some examples of previous workshops are listed below:

For Employers

• Prevention: A Manager's Toolkit An introduction to the causes, impact, and how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

• Investigation  An introduction to setting up and executing investigation procedures

• The Big Picture An interactive workshop that takes a deeper look into the causes and impacts of WSH. A chance to explore prevention options and solutions using real life scenarios

• Let's Talk  An interactive workshop that explores requirements and responsibilities when it comes to policy and procedures that address workplace sexual harassment. Examples and best practices for receiving complaints, addressing potential pitfalls, investigating complaints (formal and informal processes) and considerations for restoring a safe and productive workplace after harm has happened.

For Staff

Tailor-made training based on employers procedures that include:

• Rights and Responsibilities of Employees and Employers Understanding the obligations and contributions each have to ensuring safe workplaces

• Workplace Safety: Defining workplace sexual harassment and how to create a respectful and safe workplace culture

• Bystander Intervention: Interrupting Harm; Planning ahead for options if you witness workplace sexual harassment

• M.A.P: Management Alert Program designed to deal quickly and efficiently with harassing customers and keep staff safe.

This project was funded by the Department of Justice Canada and is able to offer training and resources at no cost to participants, as scheduling allows.

Email Sarah Denman-Wood, SHIFT Project Manager, or call her at 902-368-4180 for more information or to book a session.

Resources will be updated as they become available. Bookmark this page to check back and see what is new.