Family Life Education Learning About Sexual Harassment Lesson 7

Purpose  You will be able to :  Recognize sexual harassment  Understand that sexual harassment is not the fault of the victim  Demonstrate how to respond to sexual harassment

Introduction/Definition  Sexual harassment is a violation of Title IX  No one is allowed to discriminate against another person based on race, religion, ethnic background, orientation or gender  Sexual harassment is discrimination or teasing that occurs because of your gender

Examples of Sexual Harassment  Teasing someone about their looks or body  Touching/grabbing someone’s body parts  Sexual insults or name-calling  Pressure for sexual activity  Excluding someone because of their gender

Reporting Harassing Reporting sexual harassment is very important!  Who did the harassing?  What did they do?  When did they do it?  Where did it occur?  How did it make you feel?

Summary  Answer student questions about sexual harassment  Remind students to be respectful of other students and adults  If they are harassed or threatened, tell an adult!  Distribute booklets: “Sexual Harassment in Schools”

Activity: Case Scenarios  Divide students into small groups and assign a case study  Students answer these questions:  Is this sexual harassment?  Who is the harasser?  Who was harassed?  What can be done to stop the harassment?  Groups share their responses