[EDEQUITY Discussion] Re: WEEA Resources

From: jpotter@edc.org
Date: Wed Jul 12 2000 - 16:20:26 EDT


WEEA Equity Resource Center's Digest on Title IX and sexual harassment
issues contains several articles, as well as relevant resources and
organizations. In addition to the WEEA resources that Sonya just posted, we
list the following additional resources:

Bullyproof: A Teacher's Guide on Teasing and Bullying for Use with Fourth
and Fifth Grade Students
Sexual harassment in middle school starts with bullying behavior in the
elementary school. Guidebook helps teach children to intervene to stop
bullying behavior. ? By Nan Stein and Lisa Sjostrom (1996). Center for
Research on Women, Publications Department, Wellesley College, 106 Central
Street, Wellesley, MA 02181-8259; (781) 283-2510. Web:
(www.wellesley.edu/WCW/infopub.html).

Do the Right Thing: Understanding, Addressing, and Preventing Sexual
Harassment in Schools and

Righting the Wrongs: A Legal Guide to Understanding, Addressing, and
Preventing Sexual Harassment in Schools
Developed by nationally recognized experts on sexual harassment law, these
manuals are designed to help educators, administrators, parents, and
students understand the complex area of sexual harassment in schools. Both
manuals focus on harassment of students and the legal obligations placed on
schools to address issues of harassment. Do the Right Thing is designed for
non-lawyers, while Righting the Wrongs is the legal manual for attorneys
and advocates. ? By Verna Williams and Deborah Brake (1998). National
Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036;
(202) 588-5180.

Flirting or Hurting? A Teacher's Guide on Student-to-Student Sexual
Harassment in Schools (Grades 6?12)
Classroom lessons are suitable for social studies, English, psychology, or
health classes. This curriculum includes student handouts (case studies,
ethnography assignments, quizzes, a survey, definitions, and legal
information) as well as teacher materials (including Supreme Court cases
and articles from teen magazines and the popular education press). ? By Nan
Stein and Lisa Sjostrom (1994). Center for Research on Women, Publications
Department, Wellesley College, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA
02181-8259; (781) 283-2510. Web: (www. wellesley.edu/WCW/infopub. html).

Hostile Hallways: The AAUW Survey on Sexual Harassment in America's Schools
The AAUW Survey on Sexual Harassment represents the first national
scientific study of sexual harassment in public schools. Based on the
experiences of 1,632 students in grades 8 through 11. ? American
Association of University Women (1993). American Association of University
Women Educational Foundation, 1111 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC
20036; (212) 785-7700. Web: (www.aauw.org).

IQ Sexual Harassment: What's Going On? A Look at a Disturbing Trend Among
Teens
This report explores the elements of harassment among children and teens. ?
The National Council for Research on Women (1994). The National Council for
Research on Women, 11 Hanover Square, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005;
(212) 785-7335. Web: (www.ncrw.org).

Sexual Harassment on Campus: A Guide for Adminstrators, Faculty, and
Students
Addresses many issues that have received little attention such as
student-to-student harassment, formal and informal resolution, and when and
how to use mediation. ? Coedited by Bernice R. Sandler and Robert J. Shoop
(1996). Allyn and Bacon, 160 Gould Street, Needham Heights, MA 02194;
(781) 455-1250. Web: (www.abacon.com).

Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Students by School Employees,
Other Students, or Third Parties
Provides standards used by the Department of Education's Office for Civil
Rights to investigate and resolve allegations of sexual harassment of
students by school employees, other students, or third parties. ? Office
for Civil Rights (1997). U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil
Rights, Customer Service Team, 330 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20202.
(800) 421-3481. Web: (www.ed.gov/ offices/OCR/ocrpubs.html).

Sexual Harassment: Research and Resources Third Edition
The expanded report of NCRW's Sexual Harassment Information Project
summarizes the wealth of research and resources on sexual harassment,
including current legal and scholarly interpretations, patterns of behavior
of the harassed, myths about harassers, anti-harassment policies and
procedures, and efforts needed to bring about significant change. ? The
National Council for Research on Women (1995). The National Council for
Research on Women, 11 Hanover Square, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10005;
(212) 785-7335. Web: (www.ncrw.org).

Title IX at 25: Report Card on Gender Equity
Assesses the state of gender equity in education in nine key areas,
including sexual harassment. The Report Card "grades" the U. S. on
indicators such as women's participation rates, enforcement actions by the
federal government, and legal developments. ? National Coalition for Women
and Girls in Education (1997). National Women's Law Center, 11 Dupont
Circle, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036; (202) 588-5180.

Tune in to Your Rights: A Guide for Teenagers about Turning Off Sexual
Harassment
A handbook to guide adolescents in responding to sexual harassment.
Empowers students to be their own advocates and offers ways to open
communication that can lead to changes in behavior. Available in English,
Spanish, and Arabic. ? Center for Sex Equity in Schools (1985). Programs
for Educational Opportunity, Desegregation Assistance Center?Great Lakes
Region, 1005 School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
48109-1259; (734) 763-9910. Web: (www.umich.edu/~eqtynet/pubs.html). F

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Julia L. Potter
Managing Editor
WEEA Equity Resource Center
Education Development Center, Inc.
55 Chapel Street, Newton MA 02458-1060
617-618-2354 or 800-225-4276



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