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Many communities have difficulty facing the issue of sexual harassment in the schools. This timely book can help you take the steps necessary to educate everyone involved and create a plan for change. Drawing on recent research and the expertise of an educational law specialist, it probes the extent, causes, and consequences of sexual harassment and suggests specific action concerned parents and educators can take to mobilize public opinion and initiate change at the policy level. Readers will find a wealth of specific information and resources: responsibilities of schools and teachers under current law; policies and procedures school districts should have in place; procedures for investigating a complaint; what victims of harassment should and should not do; 5 steps parents can take to eliminate harassment; 7 recommendations for developing an effective sexual harassment program; and examples of programs for change that are working.
For students of health education, this volume advocates a combined cognitive-behavioral approach which aims to identify unhealthy behaviors and their cognitive support and then design and implement learning experiences that will help effect change. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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This volume explores the issue of sexual harassment and teens through the use of real-life examples and presentations of the facts. Discussed are the legal ramifications, the possible physical and emotional trauma, the reasons sexual harassment occurs, and where to go for help if you are a victim. Includes chapter notes, a further reading list, a glossary, and an index.
What constitutes sexual harassment between staff members in schools? Between students? Between students and staff? This Handbook examines these questions in relation to adult-to-student and student-to-student interactions. The authors define sexual harassment and abuse in schools, explain how it can be recognized and suggest ways to create and foster a healthy environment free of harassment and abuse. They also outline the best way to handle complaints and discuss policies and procedures that will be supportive to both staff and students.
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