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Understanding The Citadel's Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Harassment

The Citadel maintains a strict zero tolerance policy on sexual harassment, ensuring all employees and cadets enjoy a positive, harassment-free environment. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome advances, inappropriate comments, or physical acts. The policy recognizes that harassment can occur between individuals of any gender and outlines the responsibilities of those in supervisory roles. Violations can result in serious consequences, including expulsion or termination. It is crucial for all community members to know how and where to report incidents.

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Understanding The Citadel's Zero Tolerance Policy on Sexual Harassment

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  1. SEXUAL HARASSMENT

  2. The Citadel’s Policy …to promote an environment free from personal, social, or institutional barriers that prevent cadets from rising to the highest level of responsibility within the corps.

  3. The Citadel’s Policy on Sexual Harassment “All employees and students are entitled to a positive learning and working environment free of any type of sexual harassment. The Citadel's administration has zero tolerance for any form of sexual harassment or sexual violence. In severe instances, cadets may be expelled or employees may have their employment terminated.”

  4. Sexual harassment: • Includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature • Is frequently a display of formal or informal power intended to demean, embarrass, intimidate, or coerce a person • Usually targets women, but individuals from both genders are sexually harassed • Can occur between members of the same gender

  5. There are two types of Sexual Harassment: • Quid pro quo harassment -- “this for that” • Hostile environment (most common form)

  6. Leadership and Individual Responsibilities Any person in a supervisory or command position who uses or condones any form of sexual behavior… And/or any employee or student who makes deliberate or repeated unwelcome verbal comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature in the academic classroom, barracks, or work place… is engaging in sexual harassment.

  7. Examples of Sexual Harassment VERBAL: • “Honey”, “Babe”, “Dear”, or “Sweetheart” • Cat calls, whistles, or sexually degrading comments • Sexually degrading language or profanity • Telling jokes of a sexual nature • Asking about other’s sex life NON-VERBAL: • “Elevator eyes” • Blowing kisses, licking lips, winking • Cartoons, pictures, novelties, or other visual aides • Touching or rubbing oneself PHYSICAL: • Touching, patting, stroking • Grabbing, bumping, pinching • Hugging, kissing • Cornering, blocking passage • Unsolicited back or knee rubs

  8. Same Sex Sexual Harassment Anyone may file a complaint of sexual harassment regardless of the gender of the alleged offender. Allegations based upon a person’s sexual orientation should immediately be referred to the Office of the Commandant.

  9. Continuum of Sexual Misconduct:From Sexual Harassment to Sexual Assault 2. Seductive behavior and inappropriate advances 4. Threats/blackmail, sexual bribery Sexual Harassment Sexual Assault 1. Gender focused jokes, sexual comments, jodies, vulgar pictures 5. Physical force, sexual fondling, rape, or sodomy 3. Touching, pinching, groping

  10. The Citadel’s PolicySIMPLY PUT . . . “ZERO TOLERANCE”

  11. Situations to report… • Inappropriate jokes/comments • Physical or sexual threats • Unwanted sexual advances or requests • Invasion of personal space and/or privacy • Training “after hours” –no training allowed after TAPS • Be suspicious of “training” behind closed doors and being separated from others

  12. To whom do you report? • Cadet Chain of Command • Human Affairs Teams • Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator

  13. Questions?

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