West Midlands chosen to trial new pilot scheme to train hospitality workers to tackle sexual violence and harassment [Video]

Expert trainers and speakers from specialist music industry and charity bodies will deliver the pilot, which is being in the West Midlands, via a series of awareness days for staff from grassroots live music operations.

The programme has been designed to coincide with the arrival of new ‘Duty To Prevent’ legislation under the Worker Protection Act 2023 which requires all employers to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace from this week.

Music venues from across the central region, including members of the Music Venue Alliance, will participate in a series of half day workshops throughout November and December 2024.

Workers will be trained in identifying, preventing and tackling unwanted sexual behaviour amongst music fans, colleague, and contractors during 120 hours of sessions on sexual harassment policy and culture – led by Michelle Diaz from specialist charity RSVP and artist manager Frances Barber Shillito.

Frances Barber Shillito is a passionate …