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USCG AUXILIARY OFFICERS TRAINING. HUMAN RESOURCES Presented by Irene Wetzel Mitchel Hempstead Richard Lagesse District 11NR Civil Rights Team. HUMAN RESOURCE OVERVIEW. Sexual Harassment Prevention Rape and Sexual Assault Civil Rights Program Diversity Management.
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USCG AUXILIARY OFFICERS TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES Presented by Irene Wetzel Mitchel Hempstead Richard Lagesse District 11NR Civil Rights Team
HUMAN RESOURCEOVERVIEW • Sexual Harassment Prevention • Rape and Sexual Assault • Civil Rights Program • Diversity Management
Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) • Sexual harassment is not to be tolerated in the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary • Annual SHP training is required in every flotilla
What is sexual harassment? • Interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working • Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS PROHIBED • Unwelcome display or communicating of sexually offensive materials • Sexual harassment is based on perception
Flotilla SHP Training • Material for flotilla SHP training is available at DIRAUX • Discussion by participants of Sexual Harassment Prevention training, create greater understanding.
Report SHP Training • List of flotilla members attending SHP training are submitted on Form 7039 to FSO-IS • AUXINFO Attendance Report will provide information for quarterly statements by the CRC to the leadership.
Summary • FC appoints a SHP trainer • SHP training is recommended for completion by the end of March. • Elected officer serves as the facilitator in case of a complaint. • All members have access to the District Civil Rights Coordinator The goal is TEAMWORK
Rape and Sexual Assault Report directly to: • Local authorities: 911 • Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS), (510) 437-3406
Civil Rights Program • The Coast Guard Auxiliary is committed to ensuring protection of all Auxiliarists’ civil rights • Compliance with the intent and spirit of the Coast Guard’s equal opportunity program
Resources for Civil Rights All members have access to: • Irene Wetzel • AUX Civil Rights Coordinator (CGAUX-CRC) • Mitchel Hempstead • D11 Civil Rights Counselor • Richard Lagesse • CG District Civil Rights Officer Right to file a complaint
We do not tolerate Discrimination • Race • Color • Religion • Sex • National origin • Age • Disability
Informal Resolution • Filed informally in writing with VFC/FC or higher (format in AUX Manual) • Resolved to agreement (Resolution) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • Written complaint and agreed resolution kept in flotilla file for one year (Confidential)
Time Requirements • FC/VFC (or higher) to resolve within 15 days • 15 days after the person becomes aware of the civil rights issue • FC/VFC may wish to contact CRC for process information (confidential) • Refers to CRC, if not resolved in 15 days
Summary • ZERO Tolerance • Informal Confidential Resolution • Resolution within 15 days • Lowest level officer responsible The goal is TEAMWORK
DIVERSITY . . . . a solution Individual/ Common Group GOALS RESPECT TEAMWORK
Diversity Management The process of creating and maintaining a positive environment where the differences of all people are recognized, understood, and valued so that all can achieve their full potential. TEAMWORK FOR MISSION SUCCESS
Diversity Factors Geographic Location Religion Primary Education Secondary Family Status Race Primary Language Ability & Disability Ethnic Heritage Eye Color Income Sexual Orientation Age Work Experience Gender Music Preference Right or Left Handed Personality
Coast Guard Auxiliary Diversity Vision Statement • HONOR • RESPECT • DEVOTION TO DUTY • PROVIDE • FULFILL
Build a Stronger Team NACO'S 3 STAR AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR MANAGING DIVERSITY
Auxiliary Diversity Challenge 2007 For greater mission success in 11 NR Greater Diversity