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Examples of Teen Sexual Harassment at School

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Question: Examples of Teen Sexual Harassment at School
What are some examples of sexual harassment that happens to teens at their school?
Answer: Here is a list of examples of sexual harassment behavior that can be found in high school and middle school hallways:

  • Unwanted, unwelcome physical contact like touching, bumping into, grabbing or patting;
  • Sexually insulting remarks about race, gender, ability or class;
  • Bragging about sexual prowess for others to hear;
  • Intimidating hallway behavior, which includes demeaning nicknames, homophobic name calling, cat calls, rating or embarrassing whistles;
  • Graffiti with names written on walls or desks, "for a good time, call”;
  • Following a student around; stalking.

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