Professional Development Library: Addressing Sexual Misconduct

Resources for conducting professional development sessions about the issue of sexual misconduct.

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Instructions for using the Professional Development Library

Units are encouraged to use the facilitated discussion packages in conjunction with the Facilitator’s instructions. Experienced facilitators and members who have a good depth of knowledge of the subject matter are ideal candidates to conduct facilitated discussions, but novice facilitators can conduct sessions with the help of the Facilitator’s instructions. The recommended facilitator skill level is found on the cover page of each scenario and scenarios may vary in difficulty.

Steps for organizing a PD session

  1. Choose a topic and scenario for discussion. Facilitators are encouraged to select the appropriate scenario based on the rank and experience of the audience.

    The recommended levels are:

    Level Rank

    Basic

    Private/Aviator/Sailor Third Class to Master Corporal/Master Sailor

    Officer Cadet/Naval Cadet to Second Lieutenant/Acting Sub-Lieutenant

    Intermediate

    Master Corporal/Master Sailor to Sergeant/Petty Officer Second Class

    Lieutenant/Sub-Lieutenant to Captain/Lieutenant (Navy)

    Advanced

    Warrant Officer/Petty Officer First Class and above

    Major/Lieutenant-Commander and above

  2. Review the Facilitator’s instructions. These instructions provide helpful tips on how to conduct a facilitated discussion.
  3. Prepare by reviewing the facilitated discussion package. Also review other supporting materials referenced in the discussion package, and DND/CAF or external references to understand the concepts being discussed.
  4. Prepare relevant supporting material for participants. This includes handouts, quick reference pages, or promotional material.
  5. Contact the Directorate Professional Military Conduct (DPMC) with any questions or comments.

DPMC welcomes feedback and suggestions from units and facilitators on the resources provided and results of the PD sessions.

Facilitated discussion packages

These discussion packages offer information and scenarios that can be used by facilitators to guide PD discussions related to preventing and addressing sexual misconduct. Defence Team members can download the scenarios from the Professional Development Library addressing sexual misconduct on the DND intranet.

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