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Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, especially by a person in authority towards a subordinate. It is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Common behaviors include inappropriate touching, sexual jokes or comments, and pressure for sexual acts. Around 4.5 million students experience sexual harassment by school employees each year. School policies prohibit harassment and allow students to report incidents to teachers or administrators. Both men and women can be victims or harassers. Sexual harassment has negative impacts on victims such as anxiety, depression, and absenteeism from school or work. Prevention includes training, policies, and taking complaints seriously.

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Sexualharassment

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature, especially by a person in authority towards a subordinate. It is illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Common behaviors include inappropriate touching, sexual jokes or comments, and pressure for sexual acts. Around 4.5 million students experience sexual harassment by school employees each year. School policies prohibit harassment and allow students to report incidents to teachers or administrators. Both men and women can be victims or harassers. Sexual harassment has negative impacts on victims such as anxiety, depression, and absenteeism from school or work. Prevention includes training, policies, and taking complaints seriously.

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Sexual Harassment

By: Sabrina Najera


What is Sexual Harassment?
 According to Merriam Webster,” uninvited and
unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual
nature especially by a person in authority toward a
subordinate.”
 It is against the law under Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964.
NCIS Clip

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWZO_zehR9w
What are the Behaviors?
 Pressure for sexual acts/behavior
 Inappropriate touching on intimate places
 Writing or calling inappropriate messages
 Making sexual jokes, remarks, comments
 MAKING THE PERSON FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE
AND UNSAFE!
Sexual Harassment in Education

 About 4.5 million students have experienced sexual


harassment by a school employee.
 ¼ middle school student stated they have experienced
sexual harassment on school grounds
 9% report to school staff. 27% report to friends/family
CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULATION 5141.2 (For Students)
 DISCIPLINE: HARASSMENT
 II. Grievance Complaint Procedure
 B. Any student, male or female, who feels that he/she is a victim of
harassment should immediately contact his/her teacher and/or principal,
unless the principal or teacher is believed to be part of the harassment, in
which case contact should be made with the appropriate assistant regional
superintendent.
 E. Harassment in any form against students by either a student or a
district employee is grounds for severe disciplinary action. For students, it
may be the basis for suspension/expulsion in accordance with the existing
disciplinary procedures. For staff, it may result in disciplinary action up to
and including dismissal.
Who is the Harasser? Who is the victim?

 Females are affected more as victims.


 Most importantly, ANYONE can be a harasser or a victim.
Horrible Bosses Movie Clip

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO_4xONQHaM
Impact
 Loss of Sleep
 Loss of appetite
 Increased anxiety and/or panic attacks
 Fear of coming to school/work
 Cannot concentrate on school/work
 Increased absenteeism
 Develop or increase depression
 Isolated from friends and family
 Decreased feeling of self-worth/self-confidence
Prevention
 Familiarizing with the regulations involving sexual
harassment
 Federal and state law
 School policies
 Sexual Harassment training
 Taking immediate action towards the complaints
Resources
 https://www.aauw.org/resources/research/crossing-the-line-sexual-harassment-at-school/
 https://www.vectorsolutions.com/resources/blogs/sexual-harassment-prevention-in-
schools/#:~:text=%20Preventing%20Sexual%20Harassment%20%201%20Familiarize
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 https://www.ufv.ca/hrcro/consequences-of-harassment/#:~:text=As%20employees%20and
%20students%20experience%20harassment%2C%20the%20effect,sick%20time%20and
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 https://legaldictionary.net/sexual-harassment/
 http://ccsd.net/district/policies-regulations/pdf/5141.2_R.pdf
 https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexual%20harassment

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