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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
%20yourself,a%20%E2%80%9Czero%20tolerance%E2%80%9D%20policy%20on
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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
%20stress%20leaves%20More%20items...%20
 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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