8th Grade Sexual Harassment Presentation

7/27/2019 8th Grade Sexual Harassment Presentation

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Definition:

Sexual Harassment is

defined by the law asany unwanted

attention of a sexual

What is Sexual Harassment?


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Sexual Harassment and the Law

Indiana Code 35-45-2-2

A person who, with an intent to harass, annoy or alarm another person but

with no intent of legitimate communication:

Makes a telephone call, whether or not a conversation ensues;

Communicates with a person by mail or other written communication

Transmits an obscene message

Uses a computer network or other form of electronic communication to:

a. Communicate with a person; or

b. Transmit an obscene message or indecent or profane words to aperson

Commits harassment, a Class B misdemeanor.

***Class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in jail and $1,000 infines.


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Myths vs. Facts

Sexual harassment is a harmless joke that doesnt

hurt anyone.Girls ask to be sexually harassed by the way they

dress or behave.

Theres nothing a person can do to stop

harassment.Guys cannot be sexually harassed.

Girls like to be sexually harassed. Its a way of

complimenting someone.

Sexual harassment is the same as flirting.


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Do you think sexualharassment

happens the mostin middle school,

high school or

colle e?


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STATISTICS:

An independent study by the American

Association of University WomenEducational Foundation found that 76% ofboys and 85% of girls have been sexuallyharassed during middle school.

Students most often experience sexualharassment for the first time during 6th to 9thgrade.

81% of students will experience some form

of sexual harassment at some time while theyare in school, with 27% experiencing it often.


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Is sexual

harassmentall about boys

harassing

girls?


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STATISTICS:

76% of high school boys reported

unwanted sexual behavior that interfereswith their lives.

18% of boys were targeted often.

42% of boys have been inappropriatelytouched, grabbed or pinched.

23% of boys have been called gay in a

derogatory manner.


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Where does

sexualharassment

occur in


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3 Types of Sexual Harassment

VISUAL inappropriate instant message or email,

bathroom wall graffiti, showing someone inappropriatepictures that makes them feel uncomfortable, obscene

gestures

VERBALdirty jokes, comments about someonesbody, spreading rumors of a sexual nature

PHYSICAL grabbing or touching someone that makes

them feel uncomfortable, unwanted hugging or kissing,


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VERBAL, VISUAL OR

PHYSICAL?

Jasmine spreads rumors all over school that Tonya is onlypopular because She gives guys what they want.

Kirk writes a gross message about Joy on the wall of theboys bathroom.

Walter tries to pants Jason on the bus.

On a field trip, Ron plants himself next to Sophie and keepspushing up against her, even when she tries to move away.

Emily keeps giving Aaron flirtatious notes and leaving phonemessages even though hes made it clear that he doesnt wantthis attention.

Anthonys dirty jokes at the lunch table embarrass Lauren.She tries to ignore him, but he doesnt stop even after sheasks him to.


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FLIRTING VS. SEXUALHARASSMENT

Flirting Sexual Harassment

Flirting is welcome attention.

Flirting goes both ways.

Flirting makes you feel

attractive.

Flirting makes you feel in

control.

Flirting makes you feel good

about yourself.

Flirting is legal.

Sexual harassment makesus feel uncomfortable.

Sexual harassment is one-sided.

Sexual harassment feelsdegrading.

Sexual harassment makes

you feel powerless. Sexual harassment makes

you feel bad about yourself.

Sexual harassment is aviolation of school rules

AND is illegal.


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Flirting vs. Harassment

Put it to the test!

You are really looking good today.

Those tight jeans look great.

That sweater makes your eyes look blue.

With that body, you could be a model.

I love your new haircut.You look so sexy in that dress.

Those track shorts look cute on you.


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How does sexual harassment affect

the victim?

Physical Effects: EmotionalEffects:

SchoolPerformanceEffects:

Changes in body

weightIllness

Dependence on

alcohol / drugs

Headaches/stoma

ch achesSleeplessness

Ulcers

Anger / Irritability

DepressionLoss of trust in

others

Embarrassment

Low self-esteem

Fear / IntimidatedSelf-blame

Powerlessness

Acting out

Damagedreputation

Drop in quality of

work

Declining grades

Switching schoolsSwitching classes

Tardiness

Truancy


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Katy and the Bathroom Wall

Part 1:

What would you recommend Katy do?

If Katy reported the incident, who should she report it to?

Part 2:

What would you recommend Katy do?

If Katy reported the incident, who should she report it to now?

Part 3:

What would you recommend?

A. Katy should ignore the whole issue?

B. Katy could transfer to another school?

C. Katy could report the incident. If so, to who?


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The New Boy, Taunted and

Targeted

Part 1:

In your opinion, do you think this is sexualharassment? Why or why not?

Part 2:

Rob says that boys are trapped in a double bind,liking and disliking the attention at the same time.Can you explain this? Do you think he is right?

If you were in Robs shoes, what would you do?


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Step 1: Communicate to your harasser what you arefeeling and that you expect the behavior to stop. You cando this verbally or in writing. If you choose, you may gethelp and support from a friend, parent, professional oranother trusted adult.

Step 2: If the person does not stop when you ask themto, report the harassment to the appropriate person inyour school including a teacher, counselor, oradministrator and tell your parents. Document exactlywhat happened giving as many details and quotes whenpossible.

Step 3: If the behavior is repeated again, go to a person

in higher authority, such as a school board member orsuperintendant. Be persistent!

What to do if it happens to you?


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HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Refuse to join in when you see someone being

harassed. Dont ignore it. If you feel safe doing so, step in and interruptthe harassment.

Get support, tell an adult that you trust. Dont

be a bystander. Talk to the person being harassed and try toget them to talk to an adult. Offer to go withthem. Overall, be supportive!


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NOBODY DESERVES TO BE

SEXUALLY HARASSED!

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