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Sexual Harassment

Understand the definition, importance, and policy of sexual harassment in the Navy. Learn about the zones of sexual harassment and the responsibilities of leaders in preventing and addressing incidents effectively.

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Sexual Harassment

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  1. Sexual Harassment

  2. Learning Topics • Understand what sexual harassment means • Learn the different zones • Supervisor’s responsibility • What will happen in an incident • Possible outcomes

  3. Introduction • The Navy must be composed of an integrated group of men and women who work together to accomplish the mission • There is no place in your professional or personal lifestyle for sexual harassment The key to preventing sexual harassment is education. We need to learn to recognize, resolve, and eliminate sexual harassment

  4. Importance • In 2011, males filed over 1,850 sexual harassment charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This accounted for 16% of all charges filed • Same sex harassment charges are growing fast in numbers filed • With statistics like these, you must arm yourself with the information necessary to prevent, recognize and eliminate sexual harassment

  5. Definition Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that consists of three criteria. The behavior: • occurs in or have an impact on the work environment • is unwelcome • is sexual in nature

  6. Navy’s Policy • Sexual harassment in the Department of the Navy, for both military and civilian personnel, is prohibited

  7. Zones of Sexual Harassment • Zones of sexual harassment are based on the “reasonable person standard” • These zones are used to classify behavior in relation to sexual harassment • Red • Yellow • Green

  8. Green Zone • Touching which could not reasonably be perceived in a sexual way • Shaking hands • Friendly pat on the shoulder • Counseling on military appearance • Social interaction • Showing concern or encouragement • A polite compliment • Friendly conversation

  9. Yellow Zone • Violating personal “space” or initiating suggestive touching • Whistling • Making lewd or sexually suggestive comments • Asking questions about personal life • Posting posters/calendars, making jokes, using foul language. • Leering, staring • Making repeated requests for dates, writing unwanted letters or poems • Making personal physical adjustments that may be interpreted as inappropriate sexual gestures

  10. Red Zone • Giving or getting employment rewards in return for sexual favors • Making threats if sexual favors are not provided • Using status to request dates • Showing sexually explicit pictures or remarks, writing obscene letters or comments • The most severe form of sexual harassment constitutes criminal conduct

  11. Responsibility • Leadership is the key to eliminating sexual harassment • Seniors will: • Set the example, treating all with dignity and respect • Not ignore or condone sexual harassment • Take action to ensure a recipient of sexual harassment is subsequently not the victim of reprisal or retaliation

  12. Incidents • Shall be investigated and resolved at the lowest possible level • Looked into promptly and with sensitivity • Confidentiality will be maintained to the highest extent possible

  13. Possible Outcomes • Personnel found guilty of sexual harassment may receive one or more of the following: • Counseling • Negative entries into evaluations • Punishment under UCMJ, Article 92 • Separation from the Navy

  14. Conclusion • Sexual harassment is prohibited • Zones of Sexual Harassment • Red • Yellow • Green • Who is Responsible? • Incidents will be handled with care • Outcome • Counseling • Negative entries into evaluations • Punishment under UCMJ, Article 92 • Separation from the Navy

  15. Resources • Navy Knowledge Online • https://www.nko.navy.mil/

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