A powerpoint describing information about bullying, sexual violence, and sexual harassment.

1. Bullying, Sexual Violence, and Sexual Harassment Mary Ryerson

2. Inflicting purposeful physical or verbal pain Verbal threats, menacing, harassment, intimidation Commonly seen at school and online Nearly half of students are bullied What is Bullying? Studiostoer, two young girls laughing behind another girls back, July 19, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

3. People being bullied Higher risk of depression and anxiety More likely to skip school, drop-out People who bully others Higher criminal conviction rate as adults Higher risk of abusing drugs, alcohol Effects of Bullying

4. Law requires schools to take action Schools can get funds withdrawn Bully may be put into counseling Bully may be removed from school Laws Against Bullying

5. How can you help bullied victims? How can you help the bully? How might bullying affect you? Where can you go for help? Discussion Time!

6. Unwanted physical contact of sexual nature Commonly from someone victim knows Rape or attempted rape Intentional sexual touching Unwanted exposure to sexual images What is Sexual Violence?

7. Physical, psychological, social, health consequences exist Pregnancies from rape Depression, anxiety, and guilt Less emotional relationships Start abusing drugs and alcohol Effects of Sexual Violence

8. Each state differs Laws against all forms of violence Include jail time, fines Crimes against children more punishable Sex Offenders List Laws Against Sexual Violence

9. How can you help a victim? What if you witness sexual violence? When should you report it? Who can help you? Discussion Time! Juliejordanscott, End Violence, March 25, 2011 via flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

10. Harassing person because of person sex Unwelcomed sexual advances Verbal/physical harassment of sexual nature Offensive remarks about a persons sex Ex) “Women can’t do anything right” What is Sexual Harassment?

11. Anxiety, frustration Feelings of shame and guilt Fear of absenteeism Poor academic performance Loss of job Effects of Sexual Harassment

12. Sex discrimination laws in the workplace Harasser and employer can be punished Illegal in schools Along with school sponsored activities Laws Against Sexual Harassment ProgressOhio, Judge Eric Brown, February 1, 2010 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution

13. Quid Pro Quo: “this for that” Authority stipulates that an individual will be punished (either academically, being able to participate at work or on a sports team) if an individual does not succumb to unwelcome sexual conduct. Hostile Environment: severe, persistent or persuasive unwelcomed sexual conduct www.pamf.org/teen/sex/rape_assault Types of Sexual Harassment

14. Why is sexual harassment wrong? Who can it affect? Who can help? Discussion Time

15. NEVER a victims fault Tell someone you trust You don’t have to be alone IMPORTANT!!!!!!!

16. Everyone can make a difference Sign a Pledge! Register for Stand Up Bullying Day www.standupday.com Get involved in school programs Take a Stand