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Sexual Harassment
Presented by:
Jessie Estep
STCC Outreach Coordinator
Statistics 62% of female college students and 61% of male college
students report having been sexually harassed at their university. (2006)
In 2004, over 15% of complaints were filed by men with 11% of claims involving men filing against female supervisors.
1 in 6 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. (2000)
1 in 4 women will be sexually assaulted by the time they graduate college. (2000)
In the US 70% of all rapes go unreported. (2000)
**Adapted from Adapted from www.sccadvasa.org, , www.resource-expert.com, & , & www.eeoc.gov
What is Sexual Harassment?
• Unwanted verbal sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
Sexual Harassment Can Occur In...
The workplace School Other settings, such as shopping malls,
community events, places of worship, social gatherings, etc…
On the internet By phone
Circumstances…
The victim as well as the harasser may be woman or man. The victim does not have to be of the opposite sex
The harasser can be the victim’s supervisor, an agent of the employer, a supervisor in another area, or a nonemployee
The victim does not have to be the person harassed but could be anyone affected by the offensive conduct
The harasser’s conduct must be unwelcomed
Non-Physical
Pressure for Dates
Sexual Jokes
Teasing
Questions
Suggestive Looks / Gestures
Sexual Harassment Progression
Physical / Non-Physical Intimidation
Physical / Bodily Harm / Violence
Sexual Assault Actual or Attempted Rape
Sexual Favors PinchingTouching Phone CallsStalking Sending materialsCornering of a Sexual Nature
WHO IS THIS?WHO IS THIS?
Sexual Harassment May Include:
Verbal: teasing, sexual jokes, obscene telephone calls, sexual invitations, rumors
Written: notes/letters, public putdowns
Stalking
Voyeurism (peeping toms)
Exhibitionism/ exposing
Examples of SH……Sexual comments about your body
Sexual advances/propositions/suggestions
Sexual touching
Sexual text messages or calls
Sexual "dirty" jokes
Pick Up Lines (some not all)
Spreading rumors about other students' sexual activity
Touching oneself in a sexual fashion in front of others
Talking about one's own sexual activities in front of othersShowing offensive/sexual pictures, stories, objects
(pornography)
Is this sexual Harassment???
Sexual Harassment vs. Flirting
SHSH
Only one person wants it.
A little coercion or persuasion is implied
It can be hurtful or harmful
It makes people feel uncomfortable
FlirtingFlirting • It’s mutual (both want it)
• It’s done in a way that is acceptable.
• It’s not meant to harm or be harmful.
• It’s comfortable to both partners or parties (meant for fun)
Non-violent ConfrontationMake an XYZ statement
“When you do X, I feel Y
and I want you to do Z.”
Interrupt the harasser
Put up a STOP sign
Name the behavior
Reporting
• Campus Sexual Harassment Policy
• Report the harassment
• Document each incident– Who? What? Where? When? How? Any
witnesses?
• School fails to stop harassment, consult an attorney
115 Alexander Avenue EastGreenwood, SC 29646
864.227.1623
Serving Abbeville, Laurens and Greenwood Counties
Our Services:• 24-hour Hotline Phone Services• 24-hour Emergency Room On-call
Support• Victim Advocacy• Counseling Services by licensed
therapists.• Education Programs offered to all K-12
schools & college campuses in service area
• All services are FREE!
What you can do to end sexual violence…
Voice the Truth
Spread the Word
Confront Rape Myths
Volunteer
Commit to Change
WE’RE ON THE WEB:
www.sexualtraumacenter.org
HOW TO REACH ME:
Jessie Estep
STCC Outreach Coordinator
Office: 864.227.1623
E-mail: [email protected]
