Managing conflict and violence prevention Sexual Harassment Lesson

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Managing conflict and violence prevention Sexual Harassment Lesson 12 • Sexual Harassment – Any

Managing conflict and violence prevention Sexual Harassment Lesson 12 • Sexual Harassment – Any unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior, which interferes with a person’s education or employment by creating a hostile or intimidating learning or work environment

Sexual Harassment • Sexual harassment is a form of violence • It can be:

Sexual Harassment • Sexual harassment is a form of violence • It can be: – Nonverbal – Verbal – Physical

Nonverbal • • Obscene gestures Suggestive looks Lewd notes Graffiti which degrades a person

Nonverbal • • Obscene gestures Suggestive looks Lewd notes Graffiti which degrades a person Stalking Staring Pornographic material Cornering or blocking free movement

Verbal • • • Dirty comments Sexual innuendoes Gender-specific comments Requests for sexual favors

Verbal • • • Dirty comments Sexual innuendoes Gender-specific comments Requests for sexual favors Taunting and teasing Jokes about person’s body, clothing or gender Spreading sexual rumors Obscene songs Making noises Name calling Physical threats

Physical • • • Unwanted touching Patting and or pinching Bumping Pushing Pulling at

Physical • • • Unwanted touching Patting and or pinching Bumping Pushing Pulling at clothing

Flirting • Fun, friendly can compliment another person, can show affection, exciting, welcomed, wanted,

Flirting • Fun, friendly can compliment another person, can show affection, exciting, welcomed, wanted, mutual

Sexual harassment • Uses power, hostile, condescending, aggressive, exploits, a person, tries to dominate

Sexual harassment • Uses power, hostile, condescending, aggressive, exploits, a person, tries to dominate or control another person, unwelcome

Why do you think both men and women are harassed • To control, demean,

Why do you think both men and women are harassed • To control, demean, embarrass, or humiliate another person

Skills to use when dealing with sexual harassment • • Say “stop” the first

Skills to use when dealing with sexual harassment • • Say “stop” the first time it happens Document incident Know school/work harassment policies Don’t laugh at obscene jokes or comments Trust your feelings Treat others with respect Maintain personal space Seek help from and adult you trust

How do you think someone who is sexually harassed feels • Afraid, anxious, ashamed,

How do you think someone who is sexually harassed feels • Afraid, anxious, ashamed, embarrassed, angry, humiliated, devalued, insecure, guilty, dirty, weak, isolated

Title VII Of the Civil rights act of 1964 • Prohibits sexual harassment in

Title VII Of the Civil rights act of 1964 • Prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 • Prohibits sexual harassment in the

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 • Prohibits sexual harassment in the educational facilities which receive federal funding

Quid Pro Quo • If you do something for me I will do something

Quid Pro Quo • If you do something for me I will do something for you • If you don’t do something for me I won’t do something for you

Hostile environment • Unwanted sexual behavior which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive atmosphere

Hostile environment • Unwanted sexual behavior which creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive atmosphere in which it is difficult for an employee to work or a student to learn • Non verbal gestures, name calling, pinching or grabbing, displaying graphic or suggestive pictures, etc.