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In September 2021, the working group established its terms of reference, which outline its membership and its overarching aims of \u2018Prevent, Protect, Monitor\u2019:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0To prevent BHD issues from arising through cross-industry initiatives and codes of conduct that are joined up and visible.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0To protect those who have faced instances of BHD by ensuring they are able to easily access independent advice and support.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0To monitor the long-term effectiveness of initiatives to tackle BHD to ensure the effectiveness of support available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Significant progress has been made by the industry already. The Working Group is focused on identifying relevant training to be used as a \u2018blueprint\u2019 across the creative industries, which is expected to come to fruition later in 2022. The Group is also actively working on a plan to monitor the effectiveness and visibility of support available, to ensure that the success of initiatives can be effectively evaluated. Additionally, TIME\u2019S UP UK is developing a proposal for an industry-led independent body which would support the reporting and investigation of misconduct complaints, with a view to improving accountability in the creative industries.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re looking forward to continuing to engage with these efforts and ensuring the industry is a safe place for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><em>Published: 20 January 2022<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone has the right to feel safe at work, whatever industry they are in. 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