Sexual Harassment
2013-2014
What it is - How to stop it - It is prohibited in the workplace
It is damaging, costly and illegal - The time to stop it is now
What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual
harassment
includes
all
unwanted sexual attention, as well as
the creation of an intimidating, hostile
or offensive work environment.
Examples can include:
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sexually suggestive looks or
gestures.
sexual jokes or teasing.
pressure for dates or sex.
deliberate touching, cornering, or
pinching.
attempts to kiss or fondle.
requests for sex in exchange for
promotions or salary increases.
Sexual harassment occurs when:
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submission to such conduct is
made either an explicit or
implicit condition of employment,
OR
employment decisions are based
upon an individual’s reaction to
such conduct,
OR
such conduct interferes unreasonably with the individual’s
work performance, or creates an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive
work environment.
Remember, in order for the above
conduct to be considered sexual
harassment, it must be uninvited,
unwanted, and non-reciprocal.
What You Can Do About It
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As a victim, act promptly to stop
sexual harassment.
As an employee, be willing to
assist and discuss situations and
issues related to sexual harassment with your co-workers.
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As a supervisor, become more
aware of behavior which could
be
defined
as
sexual
harassment.
How?
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Informal complaint procedures.
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Formal complaint procedures.
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Legal proceedings.
Complaint Procedures
Informal
The informal procedure involves
personally
confronting
your
harasser, with an explanation of the
offensive behavior, and a request
that the harasser stop the behavior.
This can be achieved by:
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speaking personally to the
harasser
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writing to the harasser
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confronting the harasser in
public
If you are uncomfortable with the
idea of personally confronting the
harasser, consult your supervisor or
one of the Sexual Harassment
Consultants, who will help you deal
with the harasser. Their names and
telephone numbers are listed in this
brochure. For further information on
internal reporting of harassment or
other wrong doing, see your copy of
your Risk Management Training
Acknowledgement Form.
legally obligated to investigate your
complaint and, if it is found to be
true, take corrective action.
To File A Formal Complaint Contact:
Bill Boyd, Title IX Contact
Assistant Superintendent
for Administration
120 East Smith Avenue
Darlington, South Carolina 29532
843-398-5100
Sexual Harassment
Consultants
2013-2014
Bill Boyd:
Assistant Superintendent for
Administration
Administration Building ............ 398-5100
Eddie Shuler:
Assistant Principal
Darlington Middle School.......... 398-5088
Pearl Jeffords:
Employee Benefits Coordinator
Administration Building ............ 398-2308
Jane Hursey:
Director of Human Resources
Administration Building ............ 398-5100
Brian Hickman:
Assistant Principal
Hartsville Middle School ........... 383-3121
Mary Thomas:
Guidance
Carolina Elementary School ..... 383-3112
Giovanna Kelley:
Elementary Coordinator
Exceptional Education
Administration Building ............ 398-5100
Formal
If the harassment continues, keep
track of all dates, times, places, and
statements. This information will
help you to file your formal
complaint. This complaint should be
filed with Bill Boyd, Assistant
Superintendent for Administration.
Once you have notified him, he is
Dr. Rainey Knight
Superintendent
Administration Building
120 East Smith Avenue
Post Office Box 1117
Darlington, South Carolina 29532
Revised 04/17/2013