Sexual Harassment at School

Gr 7 Up—This program includes both an educators' guide to handling sexual harassment issues in schools and a video for students. Title IX, Equal Opportunity in Education, mandates that schools must have sexual harassment policies. Teachers should understand what sexual harassment is and what their responsibility is for reporting and responding to it. Various forms of sexual harassment are clearly demonstrated through well-acted scenarios performed by a diverse group of actors. Testimony from a licensed professional counselor reiterates the narrator's statements. The difference between flirting and sexual harassment is clearly explained in the student video. It is important for students to understand when their own behavior crosses the line into sexual harassment, and they should recognize when they are being sexually harassed. Expert commentary explains ways to stop harassment and coping strategies. An excellent program for teacher in-service or staff development activities and a useful addition to student health classes.—Ann Weber, Bellarmine College Prep., San Jose, CA