SEXUAL HARRASMENT

1. Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Program SEXUAL HARRASMENT http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexual_abuse#Types_of_sexual_abuse

2. Sexual harassment is intimidation, bullying (is a form of abuse) or coercion (is the practice of forcing another party to behave in an involuntary manner) of a sexual nature, or the unwelcome or inappropriate promise of rewards in exchange for sexual favors. In some contexts or circumstances, sexual harassment may be illegal. According to the Wikipidia

3. Gender harassment:  Generalized sexist remarks and behavior, which convey insulting, degrading, or sexist attitudes Seductive Behavior: Unwanted, inappropriate, and offensive physical or verbal sexual advances Sexual Bribery:      Solicitation of sexual activity or other sex-linked behavior by promise of reward Sexual Coercion:   Coercion of sexual activity or other sex-linked behavior by threat of punishment Sexual Assault:     Assault or rape Types of Harassment http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/publicsafety/cleryact/SexHrssmnt.html

4. Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which a child is abused for the sexual gratification of an adult or older adolescent. In addition to direct sexual contact, child sexual abuse also occurs when an adult indecently exposes their genitalia to a child, asks or pressures a child to engage in sexual activities, displays pornography to a child, or uses a child to produce child pornography. Child sexual abuse

5. Insistent invitations for drinks, dinner, dates Unwanted touching Comments sexually suggestive Obvious sexual gestures Uninvited visits to someone’s hotel room during conferences Offensive graffiti Threats of physical assault Sending lewd cartoons, cards, presents, or letters Subtle or overt pressure for sexual interactions Assault and rape Examples of Harassment

6. Members of the University community who make false and malicious complaints of sexual harassment, as opposed to complaints which, even if erroneous, are made in good faith, will be subject to disciplinary action. False and Malicious Accusations

7. Make sure that your teenagers understand what sexual harassment is and what they can do about it. Tell them: Sexual harassment is any verbal, physical, or nonverbal conduct toward another person (male or female) with a sexual undertone that is unwanted, intimidating, alarming, or annoying. It includes gestures, comments, touches, and looks. Sexual harassment is illegal. It is important for teens to examine their behavior and make sure that they are not harassing without being aware of it. If harassed, they should report it—whether it occurs in or out of school—and tell you about it so that you can help them make sure the harassment is addressed by the proper authorities. Schools are liable for harassment that occurs on the premises. If the incident is not addressed in a satisfactory manner, you can pursue legal action against the school to protect your child. Contact the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education for assistance. http://www.cfchildren.org/programs/hot-topics/abuse/preventdaterape/ Preventing Sexual Harassment

8. Do • Admit that a problem exists • Tell the offender specifically what you find offensive • Tell the offender that his or her behavior is bothering you • Say specifically what you want or don’t want to happen, such as “please call me by my name not Honey,” or “please don’t tell that kind of joke in front of me.” • Don't • Blame yourself for someone else’s behavior, unless it truly is inoffensive • Choose to ignore the behavior, unless it is truly inoffensive • Try to handle any severe or recurring harassment problem by yourself -- get help. http://www.dotcr.ost.dot.gov/Documents/complaint/Preventing_Sexual_Harassment.htm The DO’s and DON’Ts of Sexual Harassment