Applying Procedural Justice to Sexual Harassment Policies, Processes, and Practice: Issue Paper (2022)

Chapter: Appendix: Questions for Incorporating Procedural Justice in the Creation and Revision of Policies, Processes, and Practices

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APPENDIX

Questions for Incorporating Procedural Justice in the Creation and Revision of Policies, Processes, and Practices

The following is a compilation of the questions listed in the text of this paper that institutions can ask when considering how to implement the seven principles of procedural justice in sexual harassment policies, processes, and practices.

ETHICALITY

  1. How can we change existing sexual harassment policies and procedures to acknowledge and respect the various identities that individuals embody?
  2. How can we augment existing sexual harassment procedures to ensure that those involved are treated with respect and dignity?
  3. How can we ensure that those involved in investigations are well supported and cared for once a case has been closed—for example, through remediation policies, processes, and practices?
  4. What policies, processes, and practices would individuals want in place for themselves or others to ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity?
  5. How can we ensure that respect and dignity is demonstrated to those involved in sexual harassment investigations while taking power differentials, intersectionality, and privilege into account?

BIAS SUPPRESSION

  1. How can we avoid bias when creating and revising sexual harassment policies, processes, and practices?
  2. How do we prevent incidents of bias from occurring such that all parties are respected and treated fairly during a sexual harassment investigation?
  3. What strategies can we implement to further mitigate bias in future sexual harassment investigations?

REPRESENTATIVENESS

  1. How can we ensure representation of all necessary parties (including individuals who reported experiencing and those accused of sexual harassment) in the creation and revision of policies and processes around sexual harassment while accounting for labor burden?
  2. How can we ensure representation of those affected by sexual harassment such that we can create an inclusive climate when making policies and decisions, so all can speak freely, voiced opinions are not subject to judgment, and safeguards exist against retaliation?
  3. How can we represent all parties in policies, processes, and practices related to restorative justice efforts once a case has been closed or in other policies, processes, and practices that may help both prevent and remediate sexual harassment?
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Suggested Citation: "Appendix: Questions for Incorporating Procedural Justice in the Creation and Revision of Policies, Processes, and Practices." Umphress, E., and Thomas, J. M. (Eds.). 2022. Applying Procedural Justice to Sexual Harassment Policies, Processes, and Practice: Issue Paper. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/26563.
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VOICE

  1. How can we ensure that our policies, procedures, and practices are implemented such that all voices are heard?
  2. How can we ensure that the voices of those who historically have not been included (e.g., those who experience sexual harassment, traditionally marginalized groups, and those impacted by various power differentials) are equitably included in policy and process making and postinvestigation policies, processes, and practices so that their voices are not overshadowed by those of others?

CONSISTENCY

  1. How can we ensure that our institutional policies and processes around sexual harassment remain consistent with both the policies and processes established by the state and federal governments and the desired culture and values of our institution?
  2. How can we ensure consistency and transparency of all of our policies and processes during a sexual harassment investigation?
  3. How can we maintain consistency and transparency in institutional awareness, evaluation, and data and reports once a case has been closed?

ACCURACY

  1. How can we create and revise sexual harassment policies and processes that support a centralized system that collects and retains information accurately?
  2. How can our investigation processes ensure accuracy in information while maintaining discretion?
  3. How are we accurately informing other institutions, potential and current employees, and students of information that will help prevent future occurrences of sexual harassment?

CORRECTABILITY

  1. How can we ensure that sexual harassment policies and processes are revised based on feedback from those involved in investigations and the perspectives of those with marginalized and intersectional identities?
  2. How can we effectively and thoughtfully execute the appeals process and the revision of investigation decisions to correct for errors and/or gaps in the decision-making process?
  3. How can we address the various barriers that may prevent the correction of investigation decisions and sexual harassment policies, processes, and practices?
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