Alex What does it mean to be a harasser in school?
HARASSMENT IS when the speech or actions are so severe, pervasive, or targeted at particular people that it hinders the student’s ability to get an education, significantly harms their well-being, substantially interferes with their rights, or intimidates the student because of their identity.
How many students have been harassed by teachers?
38% of the students were harassed by teachers or school employees 36% of school employees or teachers were harassed by students 42% of school employees or teachers had been harassed by each other In their recent study (AAUW 2006) on sexual harassment at colleges and universities, the AAUW reported:
What are the statistics of sexual harassment in school?
A survey conducted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW 2002) on 2064 students in 8th through 11th grade: 38% of the students were harassed by teachers or school employees 36% of school employees or teachers were harassed by students 42% of school employees or teachers had been harassed by each other
What are some examples of harassment at school?
Examples may include when someone: Follows you around, stalks you or always wants to know where you are and who you are with; Sends you repeated and unwanted texts, IMs, online messages, and/or phone calls including, butnot limited to, sexual comments; Pressures you to perform sexual acts or have sex]
HARASSMENT IS when the speech or actions are so severe, pervasive, or targeted at particular people that it hinders the student’s ability to get an education, significantly harms their well-being, substantially interferes with their rights, or intimidates the student because of their identity.
Do I have rights in school if I am facing sexual harassment?
Do I have rights in school if I am facing sexual harassment or gender-based violence? YES. You have the right to be free from sexual harassment and gender-based violence at school under both state and federal law. If you are facing sexual harassment or gender-based violence, know that it is not your fault.
Examples may include when someone: Follows you around, stalks you or always wants to know where you are and who you are with; Sends you repeated and unwanted texts, IMs, online messages, and/or phone calls including, butnot limited to, sexual comments; Pressures you to perform sexual acts or have sex]
What do you mean by bullying and harassment?
What is bullying and harassment? BULLYING IS when a student causes another student to feel less safe, fearful, or like they are unable to participate in school. i Bullying, often involves an imbalance of power, and can include physical, verbal, or psychological actions against a student.