YOUNG PEOPLE ASK/HOW CAN I DEAL WITH SEXUAL HARASSMENT?

* What is sexual harassment?

* What if I'm being sexually harassed?

* What would I do?

What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment includes any unwanted sexual behavior-including touching  or even making comments of a sexual nature.  But sometimes the line can be blurred between teasing, flirting, and sexually harassing.

Do you know the difference between them? Take our sexual harassment quiz and find out!

Sadly, sexual harassment doesn't always stop when you graduate from school.  However, if you develop the confidence and skills you need to deal with sexual harassment now, you'll be prepared to deal with it when you enter the workforce. And you might even stop a harasser from hurting others!  

Olivia

"You really have to stand up for yourself. People usually don't back off unless you give them a clear message. Just stand up and say, 'No!' If that doesn't work, tell someone!" 

Tanisha

"Don't laugh at jokes with sexual innuendo or get involved in sexually charged conversations. If you do, or if you hang out with people who enjoy a lot of attention from the opposite sex, others will assume that you that attention too."

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