Understanding sexual harassment and assault
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Sexual violence is a term that includes things like sexual assault, rape, and harassment. It is any sort of unwanted, non-consensual, or threatening sexual behavior. Sexual harassment and sexual assault are terms within sexual violence that include different unacceptable sexual behaviors.
Any act that you did not give consent to is harassment and/or assault.
It is NOT your fault if you experience sexual harrassment and or assault.
This page has information on how to report. If you chose not to disclose there are anonymous resources available.
What if you experience sexual assault or harassment?
Remember, experiencing sexual assault or harassment is never your fault. If you experience sexual assault or harassment, you can reach out to someone. They can help you talk through your experience and figure out what to do next.
Telling someone about any unwanted sexual behavior directed towards you is the first step in getting help. Here are some people you can reach out to:
Reporting sexual assault or harassment
If something happened (whether it happened on or off campus) and you want to report it to your school, you can either tell any adult at your school, or you can fill out a "uniform complaint form.”
School Policies
Both public and private schools have sexual harassment and assault policies. Whether something happened on or off campus, you can file a report with your school. Sexual harassment and assault policies are often found in the Title IX section of district websites.
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This guide was created by the 2017-2018 Peer Advocates:
Luna F, Polytechnic School
Maya B, Eagle Rock HS
Maya P, San Marino HS
Maya S, Gabrielino HS
Miles K, Polytechnic School
Oona F, South Pasadena HS
Rachel T, Polytechnic School
Riona B, Marshall HS
Sara K, La Canada HS
Sofie D, South Pasadena HS
Will H, South Pasadena HS
Cammie Bo, Advisor
Rosanna Cacace-Zakhir, Advisor
Sandra Abarca, Advisor & Webpage design
Updates Provided by the 2023-2024 Peer Advocates:
Adrian S, Benjamin Franklin HS
Alaia Z, Gabrielino HS
Alexandra DB, Monrovia HS
Andrea I, Pasadena HS
Charlottle D, South Pasadena HS
Elsie W, South Pasadena HS
Grace M, Marshall Fundamental School
Hanna D, South Pasadena HS
Kailia G, Mark Keppel HS
Lyric J, Eagle Rock HS
Madeleine L, Pasadena HS
Mikaela Ashley F, Benjamin Franklin HS
Natalie C, Gabrielino HS
Sophie M, South Pasadena HS
Tenaya F, Eagle Rock HS
Violet M, Gabrielino HS
Alex M, Advisor
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