Mandatory Training
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Smithsonian employees (and certain other affiliated staff, such as academic appointees) are required to complete a new SI Civil Training course (COMING SOON) on an annual basis.
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New Smithsonian supervisors are required to complete a Fundamentals for Supervisors course, which includes information about SI Civil and related policies and reporting process.
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There are also mandatory EEO courses for new employees and supervisors. For questions, contact SI_EEOTraining@si.edu.
For more information on how to access these trainings please contact SI_Training@si.edu or sicivil@si.edu.
Other Training
Smithsonian management officials may contact SI Civil at any time to request specific training for their unit or office related to:
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SI Civil Program Overview: This training provides an overview of the SI Civil Program, the Anti-Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention policies, and reporting process.
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Creating a Culture of Respect (supervisory workshop): This workshop provides an overview of the SI Civil Program, the Anti-Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention policies, and supervisory responsibilities. Participants will also discuss prevention strategies and participate in breakout sessions to review scenarios.
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Other training opportunities related to the SI Civil Program and related topics are offered, as needed.
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Recorded sessions (Smithsonian network or Prism access required).
Guidance
SI Civil Handbook
This handbook provides further guidance and Smithsonian-wide procedural requirements under which Smithsonian employees and affiliated persons should report and respond to allegations of harassment, threats, intimidating behavior, or potentially violent situations.
SI Support Resources - One Page Handout
One page handout that includes information on available support resources at Smithsonian: SI Civil, Employee Assistance Program, Ombuds, Office of Equal Employment and Supplier Diversity, Labor and Employee Relations, and Union Support.
SI Support Resources - EAP, Ombuds, and SI Civil Information Guide
In-depth information guide on SI Civil, Employee Assistance Program, and the Ombuds.
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute Support Resources
STRI's website includes information about reporting harassment, STRI community's code of conduct and a set of links to related, outside resources.
