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Sexual Harassment Flyers

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal or physical activity of a sexual nature that causes offense, humiliation, or intimidation. It includes various forms of conduct such as inappropriate comments, physical contact, and non-verbal gestures. Victims are encouraged to document incidents, report the behavior, and seek support, while potential consequences for perpetrators can include warnings, suspensions, or termination.

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Sexual Harassment Flyers

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome verbal or physical activity of a sexual nature that causes offense, humiliation, or intimidation. It includes various forms of conduct such as inappropriate comments, physical contact, and non-verbal gestures. Victims are encouraged to document incidents, report the behavior, and seek support, while potential consequences for perpetrators can include warnings, suspensions, or termination.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

SEXUAL HARASSMENT IS UNWELCOME VERBAL OR PHYSICAL


ACTIVITY OF A SEXUAL NATURE THAT MAKES A PERSON FEEL
OFFENDED, HUMILIATED, THREATENED, AND/OR INTIMIDATED.

EXAMPLES OF
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT
Physical Verbal Non-Verbal
Conduct Conduct Conduct

PATTING SEXUAL COMMENTS SENDING MESSAGES


PINCHING ABOUT A COLLEAGUE THAT HAVE SEXUAL
STROKING SEXUAL STORIES OR LANGUAGE OR IMAGES
KISSING JOKES DISPLAYING SEXUAL
HUGGING
ASKING COLLEAGUES PICTURES OR VIDEOS
PHYSICAL VIOLENCE
FOR DATES REPEATEDLY SEXUALLY-SUGGESTIVE
SEXUAL ASSAULT
REPEATEDLY STANDING
INSULTING COLLEAGUES GESTURES
OR SITTING VERY CLOSE BASED ON GENDER WHISTLING AT PEOPLE
TO SOMEONE

The term "harassment" includes, but is not limited to, jokes, slurs, or other verbal, graphic, or other physical
conduct relating to a person's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Potential Consequences
for Committing Sexual
Harassment
At Work: On Your Program:
Verbal or written warning Possible program termination
Transfer to a different department/position Program is shortened
Unpaid Suspension Possible legal consequences
Immediate dismissal from host employer
Removal from housing

How to Avoid Being


Accused
Treat everyone in a non-sexual manner
Be careful about what you say
If someone says "No" or "Stop," assume they mean "No" and stop what
you are doing
Do not use any kind of sexual language at work
Avoid physical contact with co-workers
Do not engage in physical contact, flirtation, or making sexual
comments face-to-face, in writing, or via electronic media while at work
Do not make any insulting comments about groups of people, for
example, women, LGBTQ community, people of color, etc.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
ANYONE CAN BE A
VICTIM OF SEXUAL
HARASSMENT,
REGARDLESS OF
THEIR GENDER
AND THE GENDER
OF THE HARASSER.

IF YOU FEEL YOU


ARE IN DANGER,
IMMEDIATELY CALL

911

WHAT TO DO
IF YOU ARE A VICTIM
OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT
IF YOU FEEL YOU ARE A VICTIM OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT, HERE ARE SOME STEPS YOU CAN TAKE:

IF YOU FEEL SAFE DOING SO, TELL THE PERSON TO STOP


KEEP A WRITTEN RECORD OF ALL INCIDENTS
CAPTURE SCREENSHOTS OF TEXT MESSAGES OR IMAGES SENT TO YOU
TELL YOUR SPONSOR SO THEY CAN HELP YOU
REPORT THE BEHAVIOR TO YOUR MANAGER AND/OR TO THE
HARASSER'S MANAGER
TALK TO SOMEONE IN THE HR DEPARTMENT (IF THERE IS ONE)
ASK A FRIEND OR CO-WORKER FOR SUPPORT
TRY TO AVOID BEING ALONE WITH THIS PERSON
IF YOU SHARE HOUSING WITH THIS PERSON, SPEAK TO THE HOUSING
PROVIDER AND ASK TO AVOID LIVING WITH THIS PERSON

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