What is your first reaction after hearing this true story?
What could have been done to prevent this tragedy?
Who could Phoebe have gone to for help?
Pick a recorder and record your answers....
What % of middle school students do you think are bullied by another student here at school?
What behaviors are considered bullying?
Does it surprise you that almost half of the middle school students say they have been bullied at school? Why or why not?
Do you think the % of students who say they have been bullied at school is increasing or decreasing?
What is Sexual Harassment?
What does 'unwelcome' mean?
What is the difference between flirting and sexual harassment?
Behavior that is enjoyed or welcome, such as two students flirting with each other, is not sexual harassment.
Were the behaviors Miguel was doing at first considered sexual harassment?
What was different about Miguel trying to hug them and popping Noemi's bra?
the key to determining if a behavior is sexual harassment is whether it is welcome or unwelcome. One person may like to be hugged by their friends, while hugging may make others feel uncomfortable.
Who gets to decide if the behavior is flirting (welcome) or sexual harassment (unwelcome)?
It is important for you to be aware that the person getting the attention always gets to decide if the behavior is flirting or sexual harassment. If it makes them feel uncomfortable, fearful or powerless, and interferes with their schoolwork then it is sexual harassment. So, everyone needs to remember what actions are considered sexual harassment and think about how another person may respond to our actions. We cannot assume that our behavior is acceptable and welcome.
Do you think there would ever be a situation where something could start out as flirting and then turn into sexual harassment?
it is important to trust one's feelings and when a situation becomes uncomfortable and unwelcome it has crossed the line from flirting to sexual harassment.
Does sexual harassment only happen between people of the opposite gender?
Can sexual harassment occur between individuals of the same gender?
Is this an example of sexual harassment?
who gets to decide if these behaviors are sexual harassment?
Can a behavior be both bullying and sexual harassment?
What should a student do it he/she is being bullied or sexually harassed?
Who could a student go to for help when they are bullied or sexually harassed?
Phoebe Prince
With Your Elbow Partner...
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Objectives
Today we are going to identify and learn how to use the resources in the family, school and community to report bullying and sexual harassment.