What is considered harassment in college?

What is harassment? Harassment, a form of discrimination, is prohibited by law and by University policy, including the Student Code of Conduct. Such harassment may involve behavior by a person of one sex against a person of the same or different sex. This form of harassment only applies to situations based on sex.

What is considered harassment from a professor?

Any actions or behaviors by a professor (or someone else in a position of power at the school) against a student that is unwelcome and sexual in nature is sexual harassment. Due to the teacher-student relationship, sexual behaviors the student welcomes still meet the criminal definition of sexual harassment.

What does Title IX not protect?

No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, in be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

What is Title IX violation?

Sexual Harassment is defined as the following by Title IX: Unwelcomed verbal, visual, or physical sexual conduct. Offensive, severe, and/or frequent remarks about a person’s sex. Harassment of a sexual nature which interferes with an individual’s right to an education and participation in a program or activity.

How do you deal with harassment?

Start by telling the person that you don’t like the behavior and asking them to stop. If the harassment doesn’t let up, take measures such as involving the police and increasing your security. In some circumstances, you might need to file for a restraining order to keep your harasser away.

What to do if someone is harassing you as a student?

Most administrations have policies in place to deal with harassment. If the person in question is a student or an employee, involving the administration may put a stop to the behavior. File a report with the police. If the harassment reaches a threatening level and you no longer feel safe, call the police right away.

How to handle issues of harassment in the workplace?

Never feel you need to handle issues of harassment on your own or in private just to “save face” or prevent repercussions. Harassment is not your fault. The real fault lies entirely with the person who crossed the line. If it is safe to do so, call the person out on their unacceptable behavior and demand they stop.

What to do if someone is harassing you on the Internet?

Don’t be afraid to ask witnesses for their personal account. If someone sees the harassment take place, take down their name and telephone number. If you file a police report and tell the person to stop, yet they continue to harass you, you may be able to ask for a no-contact or restraining order.

How can I protect myself and my family from harassment?

You can also get a restraining order to protect yourself and your family from the harasser. You’ll need to file a petition for a restraining order, have it served to the person harassing you, and have a court hearing during which a judge will rule on what specific protections the restraining order will provide.