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For parents, youth advocates, the community, and schools, this book:
• Differentiates between bullying and sexual harassment
• Discusses how mislabeling most misconduct hurts kids and fails to protect students’ civil rights
• Outlines how to partner with schools
• Strategizes how to advocate for kids when schools don’t stop sexual harassment and bullying
What people are saying about Sexual Harassment and Bullying
A Guide to Keeping Kids Safe and Holding Schools Accountable by Susan Strauss
“A probing and deeply clarifying examination of the twin problems of sexual harassment and bullying, including a nuanced discussion of the differences between the two types of peer-based misconduct. Using practical examples and in-depth legal analysis, Susan L. Strauss offers a refreshingly clear-eyed look at those frequently misunderstood topics. Sexual Harassment and Bullying offers an invaluable road map for parents and community leaders committed to keeping children healthy and safe.”
~Travis Hicks, Editor, The Educator’s Guide to Controlling Sexual Harassment
“A must read for parents and educators. This should be the go-to book for school harassment. Not only does Strauss write professionally and logically, but her accessible style gives parents the tools to take charge of their child’s safety. Her in-depth research makes this book both an excellent crash course for parents and a must in professional study for educators. A copy of Sexual Harassment and Bullying needs to be placed in every school official’s office and every student’s home.”
~Laura Goetz, LGBT Advocate, Mediator, Parent
“Susan L. Strauss provides a comprehensive understanding of what is required to keep students safe and how to hold schools accountable when they fail to do so. This book should be required reading for anyone concerned about the safety and well-being of children in school.”
~Jamie Nabozny, Safe School Advocate
“A great starting point for many important topics for educators and families who face such issues with their children and students—easy reading on difficult subjects.”
~Nan D. Stein, EdD, Wellesley College
“The book is terrific! I found it to be an exhaustive analysis of a complicated, evolving, and dangerous threat to our school environment. I found it a must-read by those who are charged with the responsibility of our children in schools because it is a roadmap to avoiding the many pitfalls of mislabeling sexual harassment as bullying.”
~Richard Tieszen – Trial Lawyer
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