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Sexual Harassment HPE 10: Relationships & Sexuality

Sexual Harassment HPE 10: Relationships & Sexuality.

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Sexual Harassment HPE 10: Relationships & Sexuality

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  1. Sexual HarassmentHPE 10: Relationships & Sexuality

  2. -Be able to define sexual harassment.-Be able to identify sexual harassment.-Identify resources within the community where help can be sought.-Awareness of our choices when we witness sexual harassment-Recognition of why it’s important to build a safe & supportive community for all.

  3. What is Sexual Harassment? Under federal law and the Connecticut GeneralStatutes §46a-60(a)(8), sexual harassment is defined as:“any unwelcomesexual advance or request for sexual favor or any conduct of a sexual nature” made by someone from or in the work or educational setting”.

  4. Sexual Harassment: Public Service Announcement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0JlZSlYIe4

  5. Did you know? • Boys are more likely to physically harass and bully others, or to be physically bullied themselves.   • Girls are more likely to use, and experience, verbal and psychological harassment and bullying.   • 6 out of 10 students will experience some form of physical sexual harassment. • Students who openly identify themselves as gay or lesbian are particularly susceptible to being targeted for sexual harassment.

  6. Types of Sexual Harassment • Verbal- comments about your body, spreading sexual rumors, sexual remarks or accusations, dirty jokes or stories • Physical- grabbing, rubbing, flashing or mooning, touching, pinching in a sexual way, sexual assault • Visual- display of naked pictures or sex-related objects, obscene gestures

  7. Sexual harassers can be… • Students • Teachers • Principals • Janitors • Coaches • Other school officials

  8. 2 Types of Sexual Harassment

  9. 1- Quid Pro QuoLatin: “this for that” • Sexual harassment occurs when a teacher or school employee offers you a bettergrade or treats you better if you do something sexual. • It could also be a threat to lower your grade or treat you worse than other students if you refuse to go along with a request for a sexual favor.

  10. 2- Hostile Environment Occurs when unwanted sexual touching, comments, and/or gestures are so bad or occur so often that it: • interferes with your schoolwork • makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe at school • prevents you fromparticipating in or benefiting from a school program or activity

  11. What can you do if you or someone you know is sexually harassed? • Don’t blame yourself. • Say “No” Clearly. • Write down what happened. • Report the Harassment.--you MUST report the harassment to a school official. • Consult the school grievance policies and Title IX officer. • File a Complaint with a Government Agency. • File a Lawsuit.

  12. Consequences “If it is determined that a student has sexually harassed another student, the possible consequences to the offending student may include: (Board Of Education Policy Regulation 4118.12, 5141.6(e) • Conference w/ students • Parent conference • Apology to the victim • Suspension • Written report • Community service • Detention • Expulsion • Referral to the police”

  13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euXzkLZQPRY

  14. Are you part of the problemOR part of the solution?

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