Sexual harassment is no longer tolerated. A new generation of children are being taught they need not sacrifice their dignity and personal welfare as either the butt of an insensitive joke or through intimidating sexual threats. This book is about sexual harassment. More specifically, it is an attempt to address the particularly troublesome area of harassment. It includes some general information and background which highlight the problem and provides a rationale for the guidance unit that follows.
Students learn concepts and skills as they progress through the unit.
They are challenged to take more responsibility in creating a safe and productive school environment. The unit was designed to stand alone or to be integrated into the curricula of regular middle or high school courses. Teachers, for example, might use the unit as a departure point to also teach writing and speaking skills in English classes, or as part of human development in Science. Counselors might want to present the unit in their work, either meeting with classroom groups or perhaps as a small group counseling unit with selected students. The unit can also be used in other settings, such as mental health agencies, religious centers, and community organizations.