A student might feel that reporting it would only result in increasing the harassment. Some students feel intimidated by their sexual harasser. Many times they feel too embarrassed to complain. Yes many students are fearful of making complaints about their harasser, but this is the only way it can be stopped. Whether it is another student or a teacher that is making you or your child feel uncomfortable, the same rules apply.
Sexual harassment includes any behavior that is sexual in nature and unwanted by the other student.
There are countless different types of this sexually explicit conduct. This can stem from various different types of contact with students. Sexual harassment can take the form of verbal innuendo, physical gestures, name-calling, facial expressions, and touching. Students should be aware of how their behavior can be considered sexual harassment if it is unwelcome and of a sexual nature. A reference to the size of a student's sexual organs, about a student's body, a lascivious stare, comments on a person's dress, and name-calling that is sexual in nature are all considered sexual harassment.