managing the risks - sexual harassment prevention - presentation 7 of 9
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UT Dallas Student Organization Risk Management Training Module 7 of 9. Topic - Sexual Harassment Prevention.TRANSCRIPT
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Presentation 7 of 9
Managing the RisksA Risk Management Presentation
For UT Dallas Student Organizations
• Review the facts and data surrounding Sexual Harassment/Misconduct
• Recognize the prevalence of Sexual Harassment/Misconduct on college campuses
• Identify who is susceptible to Sexual Harassment/Misconduct
• Learn how to report and address incidents of SexualHarassment/Misconduct
OBJECTIVES
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What Is Sexual Harassment?
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Sexual Harassment is a form of sex discrimination thatinvolves the imposition of an unwanted condition orrequirement on the continued employment or education ofthe victim. Two forms of sexual harassment:
• Quid pro quo harassment• Hostile environment harassment
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What Is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Misconduct is conduct of a sexual nature that,although not so serious or pervasive that it rises to thelevel of sexual harassment, is unprofessional and/orinappropriate for the educational and workingenvironment.
The purpose of prohibiting sexual misconduct:• To discourage sexual misconduct
• To take disciplinary action for inappropriate orunprofessional activity of a sexual nature in theworkplace or classroom
• To address and prevent inappropriate conduct
What Is Sexual Misconduct?
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Communities That Are Affected
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Unfortunate Reality On Campuses
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According to a recent study done of college students and sexual harassment by the American Association of University Women (AAUW): 89% say that sexual harassment occurs at their college21% say peer harassment occurs often62% say that they have been sexually harassed66% say that they know someone personally who has been sexually harassed. This means that about 6,000,000 college students encounter sexual harassment at college. Expressed another way, on campus of 50,000 students, 30,000 students will encounter sexual harassment.
Sexual Harassment can occur anywhere on- or off-campus.• Not confined to particular location
• The number of incidents at a location reflects the amount oftime students spend there
Among students who have been harassed:39% were in a dorm or student housing37% were outside on campus grounds24% were in common areas of campus buildings20% were in classrooms27% were “someplace else”
12% were unsure where they were harassed
Where Can Sexual Harassment Occur?
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Men can equally be victims• 61% of men surveyed report that they have encountered
sexual harassment in some form• 62% of women surveyed report that they have encountered
sexual harassment in some form
Both male and female students are harassed but typically indifferent ways
• Female students are more likely to experience sexualharassment that involves physical contact (35% females;29% males)
• Among harassed students, 66% of females and 59% of malesencounter sexual harassment in their first year.
MYTH: “Just an issue women face”
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The Dynamics
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Almost one-fifth of students (18%) report that faculty andstaff often or occasionally sexually harass students
Sexual harassment by faculty can be especially traumaticbecause the harasser is in a position of authority or power
Faculty/Staff-to-student
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Student-to-student harassment is the most prevalent form ofsexual harassment in higher education
68% of students say that peer harassment happens oftenor occasionally at their college, and more than threequarters of students
80% of students who experienced sexual harassment havebeen harassed by a student or a former student
Student-to-student
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Examples
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• Intentional touching• Propositions to engage in sexual activity• Gratuitous comments of a sexual nature
• Remarks of a sexual nature about a person's clothing orbody
• Remarks about sexual activities or experiences• Exposure to gratuitous sexually suggestive visual displays• Persistent, unwanted sexual/romantic attention• Subtle or overt pressure for sexual favors• Humiliation or intimidation based upon the sex of the
individual
Examples Of Sexual Harassment
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• Sexually oriented conversations, comments or horseplay• Use of sexual language• The telling of jokes or anecdotes of a sexual nature in the
workplace, office or classroom• Gratuitous use of sexually oriented materials unrelated to
the subject matter of a class, course, or meeting• Unreported consensual romantic or sexual relationship
with a subordinate employee or student
Examples Of Sexual Misconduct
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How To Report Sexual Harassment
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Confront the Offender• Explain that the conduct is offensive or makes you feel
intimidated or uncomfortable• Ask that it stop.
• Make sure that your message to the individual is clear
How To Report Sexual Harassment
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If previously mentioned action is not feasible, successful, orif a student feels uncomfortable taking the aboveapproach:• Report it to a university official directly
• No student or employee is ever required to make a reportdirectly to the person who is the subject of the complaint.
• University officials will address any reports of a situationimmediately
How To Report Sexual Harassment
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Any student who believes that he or she may have beensubjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, orsexual misconduct is encouraged to consult with or reportsuch conduct immediately to any of the following persons oroffices:
Office of the Dean of Students• 972-883-6391
• www.utdallas.edu/deanofstudents/grievance/
How To Report Sexual Harassment
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Summary And Review
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Summary
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The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to maintaining a work and academic atmosphere which is free of intimidation, fear and coercion.
Sexual harassment is defined as: • Unwelcome sexual advances • Requests for sexual favors• Any behavior of sexual nature where:
‒ Submission to such conduct is a term or condition of an individual’s employment or participation in a university-sponsored educational program or activity.
‒ Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or employment success
‒ Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
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Sexual Harassment is a prevalent problem in universitycommunities. 3 out of 5 students have encountered someform of Sexual Harassment/Misconduct while in college.
Sexual Harassment is demeaning, offensive, and illegal. Itis not tolerated at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Sexual Harassment can occur anywhere on- or off-campus.
Both male and female students can be victims of sexualharassment.
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Faculty/staff members, students, alumni, and even visitorshave the potential to be victims and facilitators of sexualharassment/misconduct.
Individuals should address incidents promptly by eitherconfronting the offender or forwarding the incident to a UTofficial who will address the issue.
The Office of the Dean of Students or offers supportservices addressing issues regarding Sexual Harassment/Misconduct.
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Summary
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