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"Sexual Harassment: How Do Women and Men Evaluate Social Conduct at Work?" was presented by Saint Louis University's forensic social science program on Nov. 1.
Panelists discussed the different ways that people view gender-based conduct at work. Two studies funded by the National Science Foundation found that men and women view such conduct differently. The workshop was invaluable for attorneys, administrators and organizational consultants, said Dr. Richard Wiener, professor of psychology and public policy.
"Attorneys need to know how people think about gender-based behavior," Wiener said. "Is it harassment? That's the issue."
The workshop provided information to avoid litigation, including strategies for conflict resolution in sexual harassment cases and workplace training.
Over the past three years, the forensic social science program at Saint Louis University has helped attorneys in numerous ways, from jury selection to expert testimony. FSS is a University consultation service that provides a full-range of social science and litigation services for attorneys in the St. Louis metropolitan area and beyond.
Wiener and another psychology professor, Dr. Phyllis Terry Friedman, lead the program. Wiener is editor of the journal Law and Human Behavior. Friedman is director of the Psychological Services Center at the University.
Wiener and Friedman started the program to bring the research capabilities of the University to local lawyers' doors for court cases. FSS provides expertise in areas of trial preparation, including jury research, litigation research into areas such as sexual harassment and jury instruction challenges, and expert witness referrals.
Most FSS proceeds benefit graduate students and research in the University's psychology department. Missouri Continuing Legal Education credits are available.
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