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Sexual Harassment- 7 th Grade

Learn about the different types of sexual harassment, its impact, and what to do if you experience it. This information is important for students to protect their rights and create a safe school environment.

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Sexual Harassment- 7 th Grade

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  1. SexualHarassment- 7th Grade Ms. Burnett, 7th Grade Counselor

  2. What is Sexual Harassment? • Unwanted or unwelcome attention of a sexual nature • Demeaning, embarrassing • Illegal • Both males and females can be victims

  3. Types of Sexual Harassment • Verbal Harassment • Visual Harassment • Physical Harassment

  4. Verbal Harassment Cerebellum Corporation. (2010, April 27). Talking about sexual harassment [Video file]. Retrieved from YouTube .com on October 4, 2010.

  5. Verbal Harassment • Conversations that are too personal • Rating/commenting on someone’s body • Jokes of a sexual nature • Sexual suggestions, comments ch10_image02heybaby.jpg [Computer Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://wguide.uchicago.edu/ 10sexharassment.html

  6. Visual Harassment • Staring • Obscene gestures • Displaying obscene pictures • Online • Sexting • prog1.jpg [Computer Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.wgby.org/edu/flirt/fhmain.html • Getty (n.d.). texting_1455781c.jpg [Computer Image]. Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ uknews/5970094/Sexting-trend-of- explicit-photo-exchange-among-teenagers-charity-warns.html

  7. Physical Harassment • Preventing someone from moving freely • Kissing against his or her will • Flagging/Pantsing • Grabbing/touching/ Patting Cerebellum Corporation. (2010, February 18). Talking about sexual harassment [Video file]. Retrieved from YouTube .com on October 10, 2010.

  8. Sexual Harassment vs. Flirting Harassment Flirting Equal, respectful Feel powerless Feel in control Feels comfortable Intimidating, upsetting Illegal

  9. Whis is this information important to Students? • According to a national study of teens and preteens in public schools: • 80% of females and 60% of males experienced sexual harassment while in school-that’s a LOT of kids • You can get in BIG trouble at school for sexual harassment • There is even a Federal Law to protect you and your rights in school when it comes to sexual harassment and discrimination, it’s called Title IV

  10. WHAT TO DO? • DOTELL THE PERSON WHO IS BOTHERING YOU THAT YOU DON’T LIKE IT AND WANT IT TO STOP • DOTELL AN ADULT WHO CAN HELP:TEACHER, COUNSELOR, ADMINISTRATOR, FAMILY MEMBER, OR OTHER TRUSTED ADULT

  11. WHAT NOT TO DO: • DON’TIGNORE IT • DON’T HURT THE PERSON OR REACT WITH VIOLENCE

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