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What is bullying?
An Imbalance of Power
Repetition
Unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.
What is a bystander? What is an upstander?
Bystander: someone who witnesses bullying
Upstander: someone who witnesses bullying and tries to prevent it
What is Title IX?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (TIX) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender in all education programs and activities. Title IX keeps kids safe and in school by reducing barriers and protecting students from environments that may interfere with learning or that create an intimidating, offensive, or hostile educational climate. Title IX applies to all PPS students, staff, and third-parties.
Examples of discrimination prohibited by Title IX include (but are not limited to):
• Sexual harassment • Sexual assault • Discrimination based on pregnancy or parenting status
• Sex-based discrimination in PPS programs • Failure to provide equal athletic opportunities
Oregon state law also prohibits discrimination based on gender, gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
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