Please note that there are three parts to this request:
1. Can you confirm how many reports of third-party sexual harassment your local authority has received from social workers directly employed by your local authority between 31 October 2013 and 31 October 2021.
The definition of third-party sexual harassment is when a staff member is harassed by a member of the public. The harassment can constitute inappropriate language, inappropriate touching, unwanted sexual advances, and sharing or sending of lewd images on social media.
Zero.
2. Does your local authority have a policy to manage third-party sexual harassment?
Devon County Council have guidance on dealing with unacceptable customer behaviour.
3. If your local authority has a policy on third-party sexual harassment, what were the outcomes of any complaints made to you by staff members?
Not applicable.
If it does not push the request over the cost limit please provide a summary of the allegation (such as inappropriate touching, inappropriate messages or rape) and the outcome, including what disciplinary action, if any, was taken. Additionally, if it does not push the request over the cost limit, please provide the race and gender of both the person making the allegation and who the allegation was against.
Not applicable.