1. Sexual Harassment
PCC. III-C

2. Learning Topics Understand what sexual harassment means
Learn the different zones
Supervisor’s responsibility
What will happen in an incident
Possible outcomes

3. Introduction
The Navy must be composed of an integrated group of men and women who work together to accomplish the mission
There is no place in your professional or personal lifestyle for sexual harassment
The key to preventing sexual harassment is education. We need to learn to recognize, resolve, and eliminate sexual harassment

4. Importance
In 2011, males filed over 1,850 sexual harassment charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This accounted for 16% of all charges filed
Same sex harassment charges are growing fast in numbers filed
With statistics like these, you must arm yourself with the information necessary to prevent, recognize and eliminate sexual harassment
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5. Definition
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that consists of three criteria. The behavior:
occurs in or have an impact on the work environment
is unwelcome
is sexual in nature

6. Navy’s Policy
Sexual harassment in the Department of the Navy, for both military and civilian personnel, is prohibited

7. Zones of Sexual Harassment
Zones of sexual harassment are based on the “reasonable person standard”
These zones are used to classify behavior in relation to sexual harassment
Red
Yellow
Green

8. Green Zone
Touching which could not reasonably be perceived in a sexual way
Shaking hands
Friendly pat on the shoulder
Counseling on military appearance
Social interaction
Showing concern or encouragement
A polite compliment
Friendly conversation

9. Yellow Zone
Violating personal “space” or initiating suggestive touching
Whistling
Making lewd or sexually suggestive comments
Asking questions about personal life
Posting posters/calendars, making jokes, using foul language.
Leering, staring
Making repeated requests for dates, writing unwanted letters or poems
Making personal physical adjustments that may be interpreted as inappropriate sexual gestures

10. Red Zone
Giving or getting employment rewards in return for sexual favors
Making threats if sexual favors are not provided
Using status to request dates
Showing sexually explicit pictures or remarks, writing obscene letters or comments
The most severe form of sexual harassment constitutes criminal conduct

11. Responsibility Leadership is the key to eliminating sexual harassment
Seniors will:
Set the example, treating all with dignity and respect
Not ignore or condone sexual harassment
Take action to ensure a recipient of sexual harassment is subsequently not the victim of reprisal or retaliation

12. Incidents
Shall be investigated and resolved at the lowest possible level
Looked into promptly and with sensitivity
Confidentiality will be maintained to the highest extent possible

13. Possible Outcomes
Personnel found guilty of sexual harassment may receive one or more of the following:
Counseling
Negative entries into evaluations
Punishment under UCMJ, Article 92
Separation from the Navy

14. Conclusion Sexual harassment is prohibited Zones of Sexual Harassment
Red
Yellow
Green
Who is Responsible?
Incidents will be handled with care
Outcome
Counseling
Negative entries into evaluations
Punishment under UCMJ, Article 92
Separation from the Navy
Ask student’s for an example of each behavior zone.

15. Resources
Navy Knowledge Online