A Debate about the Architecture of Accountability

Catalyst Center for Work Innovation: The Debate · Aug 31, 2026 · 21m

This research explores the critical need for organizations to abandon outdated victim-blaming theories and instead adopt frameworks focused on perpetrator accountability and systemic reform. The research highlights how workplace mistreatment frequently targets marginalized groups as a tool to maintain power hierarchies, leading to severe consequences for employee wellbeing and organizational productivity. By examining evidence-based interventions like the CREW model, the research argues that lasting change requires transparent reporting mechanisms, leadership allyship, and data-driven…