Reading: Sexual Harassment - Slides

What is Sexual Harassment?
 

Henry Reyenga

Remember to Love

2 Corinthians 8:21 For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of men. 

Uninvited Touching

A general rule of thumb in a work related or even church setting is to avoid touching each other. 

Uninvited kisses or embraces

Unwelcomed Physical Touch

Unwelcome physical contact such as massaging a person without invitation, deliberately brushing up against them.  

Touching or fiddling with a person’s clothing including lifting up skirts or shirts, flicking bra straps, or putting hands in a person’s pocket

Smutty Jokes or Comments

Ephesians 5:4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 

Humor that is sexual in nature

Insults, taunts, teasing or name-calling of a sexual nature 

Making Promises or Threats in Return for Sexual Favors 

Machinations and Manipulation 

2 Timothy 3:6   They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, 

This also Includes: 

Repeated Invitations to “go out” after prior refusal 

Generating Sexually Explicit Interactions

Displays of sexually graphic material including posters, pinups, cartoons, graffiti or messages left on notice boards, desks or common areas. 

Exposing genitals or sexual gestures on Social Media chatting, texting and emails

Sexually explicit conversations in casual conversations 

Undisciplined Eyes

Staring or leering at a person or at parts of their body 

Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

Aggressive Sexual Requests

Requests for sex

Joking requests

Offensive phone calls or letters

Stalking

Power Sexual Connections

Supervisors – Subordinate

Minister Counseling Boundaries