Harassment

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Harassment
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What is Harassment?
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Definitions

• Harassment Any verbal or physical behavior that
  is unwelcome, intimidating, hostile, or
  offensive
• Sexual Harassment Any unwelcome sexual
  advances, requests for sexual favors, and other
  verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature

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What are some examples of Harassment?
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Examples of harassment

• Physical - hitting, kicking, pushing, punching
• Verbal - threatening, taunting, teasing, starting
  rumors, hate speech, using IM to spread rumors
• Exclusion from activities telling someone they
  cant be involved in a group or activity

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A Good Point

• It is always in the eye of the beholder
• Harassment is based on the perception of the
  individual
• Therefore, it is important to be aware of our
  behaviors, both verbal and physical, so as not to
  create a situation that may be perceived as
  harassment.

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Is This a Common Issue?
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Statistics

• 160,000 students skip school everyday because of
  bullying
• 1 incident of bullying occurs every 7 minutes
• 39 reported that no one intervened when
  derogatory remarks were made in school

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Think of a time that you or someone you knew
experienced harassment.

• What happened?
• How did you feel?
• What did you do?
• What could you have done differently?

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Volunteers?

• Victim
• Bystander
• Bully

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Processing Questions

• Is this harassment? Why or Why not?
• What would you do if you were in this situation?
  How would you feel?
• What would you do if you were a bystander?

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Westminsters Harassment Policy

• The Westminster Schools will not tolerate
  harassment of students, or employees, based on
  race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national
  origin, religion, age, or disability.

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Westminsters Harassment Policy

• The following are some examples of inappropriate
  behavior
• Obscene or suggestive remarks or jokes, verbal
  abuse, insults
• Display of explicit, offensive, or demeaning
  materials
• Physical or verbal hazing
• Threats (implied or intended)
• Comments which are demeaning with respect to
  race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual
  orientation, class, or physical appearance.

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Georgia Law Per OCGA 20-2-751.4

• Bullying is not allowed in any school in Georgia

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Georgia Law

• Bullying is not allowed in any school in Georgia
• 3 strikes your out
• Bullying is taken seriously by teachers, schools,
  parents, and law enforcement officials
• A bully is someone who tries to hurt, embarrass,
  or threaten you physically or verbally
• A bully is someone who makes you fear for you
  safety
• Bullying is not just a boys issue. Girls are
  more likely to use hurtful or untrue gossip and
  rejection when they bully

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What would you do if you or someone you knew were
being bullied?

• Who could you go to for help?

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What to do if you or someone you know is being
harassed/bullied

• Try to blend in with others
• Tell a school official (counselor, grade chair,
  deans, principal, teacher)
• Get active
• Use specific responses
• Laugh along
• Change the subject
• Go along
• Be assertive
• Give a comeback

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What to do if you or someone you know is being
harassed/bullied

• Remember bullying is common and widespread
• Remember it is not permanent
• Know the facts about bullies
• They want to be accepted by the crowd
• They are often lonely and insecure
• Their high status does not last
• Tell someone you trust about your experience
  (counselor, teacher, etc)

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What should you do if you are a bystander?

• Do you think bystanders make a difference?

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What you can do if you are a bystander

• Refuse to join in
• Walk away
• Make a distraction
• Report any bullying you observe
• Speak out
• Stand beside the victim
• Work with others to reduce bullying and
  harassment
• Just having one person as a form of support can
  make all the difference!!

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Volunteers?

• Bully
• Victim
• By-standers

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To Be A Better Manby Joe Ehrmann high school
coach

• Recognize the three lies of false masculinity.
  Athletic ability, sexual conquest and economic
  success are not the best measurements of manhood.
• Allow yourself to love and be loved. Build and
  value relationships.
• Accept responsibility, lead courageously and
  enact justice on behalf of others. Practice the
  concepts of empathy, inclusion and integrity.
• Learn the importance of serving others. Base
  your thoughts and actions on what can I do for
  you?
• Develop a cause beyond yourself. Try to leave
  the world a better place because you were here.