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SEXUAL HARASSMENT ISSUES:
What You Should Know
Wichita Public Schools is committed to creating a safe environment for students, teachers, and all employees. Educating everyone about sexual harassment is the best way to ensure it doesn't exist within our district. Sexual harassment can take many shapes and forms and we want to make all aware that sexual harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
What is Sexual Harassment?
- Unwelcome propositions or request for sexual activity
- Unwelcome sexual comments about a person's body, clothing, anatomy or looks
- Unwelcome spread of sexual rumors
- Displaying sexually suggestive pictures, drawings, cutouts, ornaments, figurines or other objects
- Touching or rubbing oneself in a sexually suggestive manner
- Unwelcome sexual notes, stories, jokes "kidding" or other language
The examples above are considered sexual harassment by staff and students: See BOE Policy 1115 and 1116, #1 for more examples.
You should remember that while persons may be attracted to one another, their actions or expressions may not be invited or welcome. The rule of thumb is to remain sensitive to the other person's feelings and attitude, and respect their wishes regarding personal interaction. Sexual harassment can occur between opposite genders, the same gender, the same age group, or very differing ages.
REMEMBER: ANYONE can be a victim of sexual harassment.
What to do if you are the target of sexual harassment.
There are several steps you can take if you are the target of sexual harassment.
If you feel safe and comfortable doing so, tell the harasser that his or her behavior bothers you and that you want it to stop.
Report it. Tell someone you trust in your school or at work who will take action to stop the sexual harassment. Keep telling until the sexual harassment stops. Tell the people closest to you.
Keep written records of the incidents: what happened, when, where, who else was present, and how you reacted. Save any notes or pictures you receive from the harasser. Give these to a supervisor, parent, principal or trusted adult.
Sexual harassment is WRONG... so protect yourself and those around you to make our district a safe place to learn and work.
For more information or a complete printed guide about the dangers of sexual harassment please contact Keith Reynolds, Title IX Director at 316-973-4616.
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