What is Harassment?? Harassment is when hurtful or upsetting things are repeatedly said or done to someone. Harassment CAN: Involve physical violence or verbal abuse Include damaging or stealing an individual’s possessions Involve excluding people by encouraging others to not have anything to do with them; spreading rumors, etc.

Cyber-Bullying Form of harassment using technology  - Text messages, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc. It can sometimes be done anonymously – so you do not know who is doing it. The best way to avoid cyber-bullying is to be careful with your personal information and what you do online. **Don't put your personal information in public online places!!!**

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Who is looking at you online? Internet Safety – BE SMART!!!! Socrative Quiz

 Consider if it is a picture you want everyone to see, including your parents, teachers, law enforcement and college admission officers.  Remember that any picture you upload to the Web can be downloaded by anyone and be copied or posted online FOREVER. Protect Your REPUTATION!!

Dangers of Sexting - Video K8 K8 What do you think the charges should be? Is this really a “small mistake?”

NJ Law – “Sexting” NJ recently passed a law that allows minors, who engage in “sexting”, to avoid prosecution under the State of New Jersey’s child pornography laws the first time they get caught. Under the new law, juveniles caught using their cell phones to send sexually explicit images will be required to attend a State sponsored educational program designed to educate the juveniles about the dangers of sending sexually explicit images.

New Jersey Endangering Welfare of Children Statute It is a CRIME to: Permit a child to engage in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act if the person knows, has reason to know or intends that the prohibited act may be photographed, filmed, reproduced, or reconstructed in any manner, including on the Internet, or may be part of an exhibition or performance. Photograph or film a child in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act or who uses any device, including a computer, to reproduce or reconstruct the image of a child in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act. Knowingly receive for the purpose of selling or who knowingly sells, provides, transfers, publishes, distributes, circulates, exhibits, advertises, offers or agrees to offer, through any means, including the Internet, any visual image which depicts a child engaging in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act Knowingly possess or knowingly view any visual image which depicts a child engaging in a prohibited sexual act or in the simulation of such an act, including on the Internet.

Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is unwanted and unwelcome behavior, or attention, of a sexual nature that interferes with your life and your ability to function at work, home, or school.

Examples of Sexual Harassment Sexual advances Unwanted physical contact Graffiti of sexual nature Comments about sexual orientation Pressure for sexual favors or dates Unwanted calls, letters, s

Types of Sexual Harassment QUID PRO QUO (“This for That”) Harassment for a favor Harasser is usually an authority figure (POWER) HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT Unwelcomed sexual conduct, that limits a person’s performance in school or at work

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Why Do People Harass Others? Some people believe that it is OK to bully people who are different from them. They may pick on people from minority groups, such as people with disabilities, people from different races and cultures, or people who are attracted to the same sex. They may pick on people who do not conform to stereotypes of what it is to be 'cool' They may pick on people who are different because they are smaller, quieter, brighter, have different values

Why Do People Harass Others? Bullies often target people who seem vulnerable and less able to protect themselves. Sometimes people have grown up with violence or harassment in their lives and have come to believe this is a normal way of relating to others. The HARASSER has low self-esteem and this is their way of making themselves feel better.

Effects of Harassment Humiliation Emotional Distress Poor school/job performance Unpleasant school/work environment Depression

What Can You Do? What are ways that you can prevent and/or stop harassment from occurring? What does it mean to be an Upstander? “Knowing what's right doesn't mean much unless you do what's right.”

Where to Get Help Who do you think you can go to in this school if you feel you are being harassed? Mr. Shea Officer Lofton Any trusted adult!