Sexual Harassment

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Sexual Harassment
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Students will be able to.

• Describe what sexual harassment is
• Explain why school district personnel have a
  responsibility to help with serious harassment
  situations
• Identify examples of harassment that might occur
  in their school

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What is sexual harassment?

• Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual
  advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
  physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a
  sexual nature made
• -by a member of the school staff toward a
  student or
• -by one student toward another student

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Physical sexual harassment can be a situation
where a person is

• Grabbing or touching someone inappropriately
• Tearing or pulling at someones clothing (e.g.
  pantsing)
• Purposely bumping or rubbing against a person
• Kissing or holding someone against his/her will
• Impeding someones movement or preventing someone
  from moving freely

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Verbal Sexual Harassment

• Inappropriate comments about body parts
• Sexual suggestions or threats
• Spreading sexual rumors or stories about someone
• Sexual jokes
• Using sexual orientations as an insult

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Non-Verbal Sexual Harassment

• Staring or pointing at someones body parts
• Making obscene gestures
• Displaying obscene sexual material or placing it
  in someones locker or on someones computer /
  cell phone

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How do I know if my behavior is unwelcome?

• Are my words/actions disrespectful to the other
  person?
• Would I say this if my mom, dad or teacher were
  present?
• Have I been told my actions are inappropriate?

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What can I do if I am sexually harassed at school?

• Tell the person to stop. Be clear. Tell the
  person you do not like their words or actions.
• Tell your teacher, a counselor, or the principal
• Talk it over with your parents

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Preventing Sexual Harassment

• Expect equality and respect
• Treat everyone with common courtesy and respect
• Think about how the other person may feel
• If you are told to stop, STOP!