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Sexual Harassment & Resources

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TEENAGERS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT

TEENAGERS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT & ASSAULT

Who Experiences Teen Sexual Violence? Rates of sexual violence against youth aged 12-18 are very high,1 and the survivor normally knows the person who committed the offense.2 Nationally, about 8% or 10 million girls and 0.7% or 791,000 boys under the age of 18 have experienced either rape or attempted rape. Experiencing sexual violence as a child or teen makes it more likely the survivor will experience re-victimization in adulthood.2 One in three (30.1%) victims of completed rape experienced their first rape between ages 11-17.3 It is difficult to determine the full impact of sexual violence against teenagers since most research focuses on children or college-aged youth. There are many gaps in research on sexual violence against teens, especially those from marginalized, unserved, and underserved communities. 
 
Who Commits Sexual Violence Against Teens?
Youth who experience sexual violence are more likely to be victimized by a peer or someone they know.
 
Who Commits Sexual Violence Against Teens?
 
Sexual Violence and Students
According to the 2015 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 6.7% of high school students reported they were physically forced to have sexual intercourse. This includes:
 
Sexual Violence and Students
Reporting Sexual Harassment FAQ

Reporting Sexual Harassment FAQ

What is Sexual Harassment?

"Sexual Harassment" is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. . 
Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to: 
  • Teasing or sexual remarks about a student
  • Questioning one's sexual behavior 
  • Sexual jokes, derogatory posters, notes, stories, cartoons, drawings, pictures, obscene gestures, or computer-generated images of a sexual nature
  • Graphic verbal comments about someone's body or overly personal conversation
  •  Spreading sexual rumors
  • Touching, massaging, grabbing, fondling, stroking, kissing, brushing the body, or purposely bumping 
  • Sexual assault, sexual battery, or sexual coercion
  • Electronic communications, such as through social media or text messaging, that contain comments, words, or images described above
  • Impeding or blocking movements or any physical interference with school activities when directed at an individual on the basis of sex

What does sexual harassment mean under Title IX?

What is Title IX?

Are there other ways to report sexual harassment?

Can I report anonymously?

If I speak to a staff member, will they have to report by case to the administration?

What if I want to talk with someone and maintain confidentiality?

What types of supportive measures are available?

Will supportive measures help me access my extracurricular activities?

What if the supportive measures are not working?

How long will the supportive measures last?

If I file a Title IX complaint, can I bring someone with me to the meetings or interviews?

Will my participation in the sexual harassment claim or Title IX complaint process be confidential?

If the administrator or investigator wants to talk to my personal counselor or therapist, can they do that without my permission?

Will the sexual harassment or Title IX investigation report be released to the public?

What if I am being accused of sexual harassment and I need help?

Sexual harassment what you need to know flowchart