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Verbal & Physical Harassment

Verbal Harassment — unwelcome spoken conduct, including:

  • slurs
  • derogatory comments
  • offensive jokes
  • name-calling,
  • persistent mocking
  • threats
  • inappropriate personal questions

Physical Harassment — unwanted physical contact, including:

  • groping
  • pinching
  • hitting
  • blocking someone’s movement
  • physically threatening body language
  • damaging personal property