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Harassment

Harassment. What is Harassment?. Definitions. Harassment – Any verbal or physical behavior that is: unwelcome, intimidating, hostile, or offensive Sexual Harassment – Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

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Harassment

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  1. Harassment

  2. What is Harassment?

  3. Definitions • Harassment – Any verbal or physical behavior that is: unwelcome, intimidating, hostile, or offensive • Sexual Harassment – Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

  4. What are some examples of Harassment?

  5. Examples of harassment • Physical- hitting, kicking, pushing, punching • Verbal - threatening, taunting, teasing, starting rumors, hate speech, using IM to spread rumors • Exclusion from activities – telling someone they can’t be involved in a group or activity

  6. A Good Point… • It is always in the eye of the beholder • Harassment is based on the perception of the individual • Therefore, it is important to be aware of our behaviors, both verbal and physical, so as not to create a situation that may be perceived as harassment.

  7. Is This a Common Issue?

  8. Statistics • 160,000 students skip school everyday because of bullying • 1 incident of bullying occurs every 7 minutes • 39% reported that no one intervened when derogatory remarks were made in school

  9. Think of a time that you or someone you knew experienced harassment. What happened? How did you feel? What did you do? What could you have done differently?

  10. Volunteers? Victim Bystander Bully

  11. Processing Questions • Is this harassment? Why or Why not? • What would you do if you were in this situation? How would you feel? • What would you do if you were a bystander?

  12. Westminster’s Harassment Policy • The Westminster Schools will not tolerate harassment of students, or employees, based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability.

  13. Westminster’s Harassment Policy • The following are some examples of inappropriate behavior: • Obscene or suggestive remarks or jokes, verbal abuse, insults • Display of explicit, offensive, or demeaning materials • Physical or verbal hazing • Threats (implied or intended) • Comments which are demeaning with respect to race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, class, or physical appearance.

  14. Georgia Law – Per OCGA 20-2-751.4 • Bullying is not allowed in any school in Georgia

  15. Georgia Law • Bullying is not allowed in any school in Georgia • 3 strikes – your out • Bullying is taken seriously by teachers, schools, parents, and law enforcement officials • A bully is someone who tries to hurt, embarrass, or threaten you physically or verbally • A bully is someone who makes you fear for you safety • Bullying is not just a boy’s issue. Girl’s are more likely to use hurtful or untrue gossip and rejection when they bully

  16. What would you do if you or someone you knew were being bullied? Who could you go to for help?

  17. What to do if you or someone you know is being harassed/bullied • Try to blend in with others • Tell a school official (counselor, grade chair, deans, principal, teacher) • Get active • Use specific responses • Laugh along • Change the subject • Go along • Be assertive • Give a comeback

  18. What to do if you or someone you know is being harassed/bullied • Remember bullying is common and widespread • Remember it is not permanent • Know the facts about bullies • They want to be accepted by the crowd • They are often lonely and insecure • Their high status does not last • Tell someone you trust about your experience (counselor, teacher, etc)

  19. What should you do if you are a bystander? Do you think bystanders make a difference?

  20. What you can do if you are a bystander • Refuse to join in • Walk away • Make a distraction • Report any bullying you observe • Speak out • Stand beside the victim • Work with others to reduce bullying and harassment • Just having one person as a form of support can make all the difference!!

  21. Volunteers? Bully Victim By-standers

  22. To Be A Better Manby Joe Ehrmann – high school coach • Recognize the “three lies of false masculinity.”Athletic ability, sexual conquest and economic success are not the best measurements of manhood. • Allow yourself to love and be loved.Build and value relationships. • Accept responsibility, lead courageously and enact justice on behalf of others.Practice the concepts of empathy, inclusion and integrity. • Learn the importance of serving others.Base your thoughts and actions on “what can I do for you?” • Develop a cause beyond yourself.Try to leave the world a better place because you were here.

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