It is the job of educational institutions to provide an environment which is conducive to student success. Sexual harassment creates a hostile climate that is antithetical to academic achievement and healthy personal development. Therefore, sexual harassment creates a major hurdle to the goals of educators requiring a great degree of undeserved work to overcome. Teachers, counselors, administrators, parents, and peers can help confront sexual harassment. Caring about the success of our children and their future must be expressed by our words and actions.
Teachers Can Help .
Teachers are in a good position to conduct intervention efforts for reducing the risk of sexual harassment. They can facilitate activities, lessons, and discussions which enhance knowledge, caring attitudes, and behaviors that foster healthy relationships. Students have had the opportunity to establish rapport with the teacher and with each other. Since the learning activities focus on developing and maintaining healthy relationships, it can be a positive experience for the teacher Counselors can help. School counselors work with students individually and in groups.