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Sexual HarassmentPCC. III-C1Learning TopicsUnderstand what sexual harassment meansLearn the different zonesSupervisors responsibilityWhat will happen in an incident Possible outcomes

IntroductionThe Navy must be composed of an integrated group of men and women who work together to accomplish the mission

There is no place in your professional or personal lifestyle for sexual harassment

The key to preventing sexual harassment is education. We need to learn to recognize, resolve, and eliminate sexual harassment

ImportanceIn 2011, males filed over 1,850 sexual harassment charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This accounted for 16% of all charges filedSame sex harassment charges are growing fast in numbers filedWith statistics like these, you must arm yourself with the information necessary to prevent, recognize and eliminate sexual harassmentReference: http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/statistics/enforcement/sexual_harassment.cfm4DefinitionSexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that consists of three criteria. The behavior:occurs in or have an impact on the work environmentis unwelcomeis sexual in nature

Navys PolicySexual harassment in the Department of the Navy, for both military and civilian personnel, is prohibited

Zones of Sexual HarassmentZones of sexual harassment are based on the reasonable person standardThese zones are used to classify behavior in relation to sexual harassmentRedYellowGreen

Green Zone Touching which could not reasonably be perceived in a sexual way Shaking hands Friendly pat on the shoulder Counseling on military appearance Social interaction Showing concern or encouragement A polite compliment Friendly conversation

Yellow ZoneViolating personal space or initiating suggestive touchingWhistlingMaking lewd or sexually suggestive commentsAsking questions about personal lifePosting posters/calendars, making jokes, using foul language.Leering, staringMaking repeated requests for dates, writing unwanted letters or poemsMaking personal physical adjustments that may be interpreted as inappropriate sexual gestures

Red ZoneGiving or getting employment rewards in return for sexual favorsMaking threats if sexual favors are not providedUsing status to request datesShowing sexually explicit pictures or remarks, writing obscene letters or commentsThe most severe form of sexual harassment constitutes criminal conduct

ResponsibilityLeadership is the key to eliminating sexual harassmentSeniors will:Set the example, treating all with dignity and respectNot ignore or condone sexual harassmentTake action to ensure a recipient of sexual harassment is subsequently not the victim of reprisal or retaliation

IncidentsShall be investigated and resolved at the lowest possible levelLooked into promptly and with sensitivityConfidentiality will be maintained to the highest extent possible

Possible OutcomesPersonnel found guilty of sexual harassment may receive one or more of the following:CounselingNegative entries into evaluationsPunishment under UCMJ, Article 92Separation from the Navy

ConclusionSexual harassment is prohibitedZones of Sexual HarassmentRedYellowGreenWho is Responsible?Incidents will be handled with careOutcomeCounselingNegative entries into evaluationsPunishment under UCMJ, Article 92Separation from the Navy

Ask students for an example of each behavior zone.14ResourcesNavy Knowledge Onlinehttps://www.nko.navy.mil/