ENDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT

ENDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT

ENDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT 100000 90000 80000 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 0 5849 Statistics 22774 92436 77,000 1980-1989 1990-1996 1997-2004 2003-2008 1980-1989: 5,849. cases reported within ten year period. 1990-1996: 22,774. cases reported within six year period. 1997-2002: 92,436. cases reported within six year period. 2003-2007: 77,000 six year prediction of cases report by the year 2008 are expected to decline. Courtesy of The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, http://www.eeoc.gov/stats/harass.html Victims May Not Report Fear of losing their job Fear of alienation by other employees Fear of retaliation Embarrassment Pressure from peers that they are overreacting Reasons for the decline in reported cases Training and Outreach Laws, Regulations and Guidance

What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under the TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 Employers with 15 or more employees Charged in a Class Action Lawsuit Less than 15 employees: Civil Court State and Local Government Offices Employment Agencies Labor Organizations Unions (AFL-CIO, Local EEO) Federal Government

WHAT IS CONSIDERED SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment, when this conduct: 1. Affects victim s work performance 2. Interferes with the victim s work 3. Affects the victim s employment status 4. Creates an intimidating, hostile, and/or offensive work environment.

Sexual harassment can occur in a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to the following: It is based on perception of the victim that constitutes sexual harassment, not the intent. The victim as well as the harasser may be a woman or a man. The victim does not have to be of the opposite sex. The harasser can be the victim s supervisor, an agent of the employer, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or a non employee. The victim does not have to be the person harassed but could be anyone affected by the offensive conduct. Unlawful sexual harassment may occur without economic injury to or discharge of the victim. The harasser s conduct must be unwelcome. The victim should instantly inform the harasser directly that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop.

MANAGEMENT S RESPONSIBILITY Take immediate action when incidents of sexual harassment are reported. Inform all employees that sexual harassment is a prohibited conduct and will not be tolerated or condoned. Advise employees of their rights and the avenues available to them for protecting their rights and responsibilities to report sexual harassment. Create an environment free of sexual harassment by setting an appropriate example.

BEHAVIORS THAT CONSTITUTE SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual Comments Jokes or remarks that are stereotypical or derogatory to members of the opposite sex; repeated comments about a person s anatomy; sexual innuendo. Undue Attention Flirtation; being overly helpful, too friendly, or too personal. Perceptions vs. Intentions Verbal Sexual Advances General verbal expressions of sexual interest, inquiries of sexual values or behaviors. Body Language Leering on victim s body, standing too close, personal invitations for dates or personal invitations for home/apartment visits.

BEHAVIORS THAT CONSTITUTE SEXUAL HARASSMENT Physical Advances Kissing, hugging, patting, pinching, fondling, and/or provocative touching. Visual Displays Inappropriate and/or offensive emails, pictures, posters and signs. Explicit Sexual Behavior Clear invitations for sexual encounters. Sexual Bribery (Quid Pro Quo) Explicit sexual propositions which include or strongly imply promises or rewards for complying (e.g. higher grades, better recommendations, preferential treatment, etc.) and /or threats of punishment for refusing (e.g. lower grades, poor recommendations, etc.)

Report Incidents To: El Paso Community College Police Department Valle Verde Campus Room C-101 (915) 831-2200 Dr. Tammie P. Campos Dean of Students El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus/Student Service Center Building Room 106 (915) 831-2408 Unites States EEOC 300 E. Main St. Suite 500 El Paso, Texas 79901 (915) 534-6700

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Questions? Thank You for attending the Ending Sexual Harassment Workshop and Good Luck!