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Sexual Harassment Policy and Resources

EC 212.5.  “Sexual harassment” means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, made by someone from or in the work or educational setting, under any of the following conditions:
(a) Submission to the conduct is explicitly or implicitly made a term or a condition of an individual’s employment, academic status, or progress.
(b) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis of employment or academic decisions affecting the individual.
(c) The conduct has the purpose or effect of having a negative impact upon the individual’s work or academic performance, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or educational environment.
(d) Submission to, or rejection of, the conduct by the individual is used as the basis for any decision affecting the individual regarding benefits and services, honors, programs, or activities available at or through the educational institution.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 914, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1999.)

The Tustin Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The District prohibits, in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying, based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, medical condition, pregnancy and related conditions, retaliation, or political beliefs; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
In the context of Section 230 of the California Education Code, harassment based on sex refers to any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for a student, employee, or another individual in an educational setting. This type of harassment may include, but is not limited to:

  • Verbal harassment such as making derogatory or offensive comments related to someone's sex or gender.
  • Physical harassment including unwanted touching or other inappropriate physical behavior.
  • Visual harassment, such as displaying sexually suggestive images or materials.
  • Sexual advances or propositions made without consent.
  • Threats or pressure related to sexual activity or gender-specific roles.

Click here for more information regarding formal discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying complaints.

Resources:

U.S. Office of Civil Rights

CA Dept. of Education - Office of Equal Opportunity

CA Civil Rights Department