Goals of the Program:
 To define sexual harassment
 To understand examples of sexual harassment
 To learn strategies for handling sexual harassment
 To explore the consequences of sexual harassment--for the harasser and for the victim

What is Sexual Harassment?
Any unwanted actions, behaviors, or words of a sexual nature.

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Unwanted hugs or kisses
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Texts and emails of a sexual nature
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Jokes of a sexual nature
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Rumors of a sexual nature
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Rating someone
’ s looks
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Bra-snapping or pantsing
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Gossiping about what someone has or hasn
’ t done with someone else

Does Sexual Harassment happen at our school?
Where does it happen?
 School
 Playground
 Hallways
 Bathroom
 Cafeteria
 Bus

Talking about Sexual Harassment by Sunburst Media

Types of sexual harassment:
 Visual
 Verbal
 Physical

Visual Sexual Harassment
 Dirty pictures, calendars, cartoons, or other materials of a sexual nature
 Graffiti
 Letters, notes, or material of a sexual nature
 Obscene gestures
 Email or internet (IM ’s) of a sexual nature

Verbal Sexual Harassment
 Threats or bribes for unwanted sexual activity
 Sexual comments or questions
 Sexually suggestive sounds such as sucking noises or whistles
 Rating a person ( “She’s a
10.
”)
 Spreading rumors about a person ’s sexuality
 Name-calling
 Jokes of a sexual nature
 Telephone calls of a sexual nature

Physical Sexual Harassment
 Touching, patting, pinching, squeezing, tickling, or brushing against a person
 Unwanted neck or shoulder massages
 Stalking a person
 Blocking someone
 Wedgies
 Pantsing
 Bra-snapping

Is it flirting or sexual harassment?
 Flirting is meant to compliment you and make you feel good
 Examples: Saying hello, giving a compliment
 Harassment makes you feel bad and uncomfortable
 Example: Any behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable
(verbal, physical or visual)

Who can sexually harass someone?
 Boys harass girls
 Girls harass boys
 Boys harass boys
 Girls harass girls
 Coaches, teachers and other adults can also harass students

What are the effects of sexual harassment on its victims?
 A person may feel angry, afraid, embarrassed, degraded, depressed, or intimidated.
 A person may become physically ill, withdraw from social situations, or turn to drugs or alcohol.
 A person may have trouble having comfortable relationships with others.
 Grades may decline.
 A person may be unable to concentrate on class work.

What can happen to the sexual harasser?
According to the Penn Manor School District ’s Sexual
Harassment Policy, the superintendent may do one of the following if a complaint of sexual harassment is found to be true:
 Conduct an independent investigation
 Resolve the matter informally
 Report the entire matter to the Board of Education (BOE) and/or
 Recommend to the BOE disciplinary action up to and including suspension, expulsion or discharge
 Report the incident to the police.

What Can You Do About
Sexual Harassment?
 Make it clear to the harasser that you do not like his/her behavior and that you expect it to stop immediately. If you do this face to face, ask a friend to join you.
 Consider sending a letter that tells the harasser to stop. Give details about the behavior that you find offensive, your reactions to them, and what you want to happen.
 Keep a record of all harassing activities including names, dates, time, and the nature of the incidents.
 Don ’t ignore it! Talk with someone you trust about how to handle the situation. Make sure they listen, believe you, and do something about it.
 Don ’t stand by if you see harassment--tell the harasser to stop and support the victim.
 Don ’t feel guilty--you didn’t cause the harassment and it is OK to ask for help!

Do ’s and Do Not’s
Do:
 Put yourself in the other person ’s shoes: how would you feel?
 Treat others the way you would like to be treated!
Do not:
 Make unwanted sexual demands
 Touch a person who doesn ’t want to be touched
 Make sexual remarks or gestures
 Laugh at others ’ sexually harassing words or behavior

 Sexual Harassment is similar to bullying.
 The harasser ’s goal is POWER and
CONTROL.
 Intent vs. Impact can really make a difference.
 Use your instincts!
 Don ’t let Peer Presssure get in the way.
 RESPONSIBLE REPORTING is important.

How much have you learned?
 How is flirting different from sexual harassment?
 What are the three types of sexual harassment?
 What should you do if you are being sexually harassed?
 What could happen if you are sexually harassing someone else?

For more information or to report an incident of sexual harassment--please make an appointment with Mrs. Juba or an adult you can trust.