WV National Guard

The following behaviors constitute sexual harassment:

1. Rape or attempted rape (sexual assault).
2. Attempts to brush up or touch a person.
3. Unwelcome touching or other physical contact.
4. Pressure for dates or sexual activity.
5. Verbal or written comments of a sexual or a harassing nature including graffiti.
6. Sexual name-calling, including homophobic reference.
7. Gestures, jokes, pictures, obscenities, or leers.
8. Blocking movement or stalking.
9. Overly personal observations.
10. Impeding a student's progress in class by hiding materials, making fun of the student because of sex, or excluding the student from instructional materials.
11. One sex dressing up like the other sex with the intent to belittle or make fun of body parts.

Behaviors we might see from a girl who is being sexually harassed:

1. She may attempt to avoid the person harassing her.
2. She may avoid certain places at school.
3. She may change their seat in class.
4. She may stop attending certain activities.
5. She may change a group of friends.
6. She may change her route to and from school.

What she may be feeling:

1. Embarrassed
2. Self-conscious
3. Less confident
4. Afraid
5. Doubtful about a healthy romantic relationship.
6. Confused
7. Less popular
8. More popular