Examples of Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation

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WORDS CAUSE HARM

Engaging in denigrating or derogatory humor
Spreading harmful rumors, gossip, or inuendo
Ridiculing or belittling someone; including their ideas or behavior
Aggressive behavior involving profanity, shouting, verbal abuse, or obscene gestures
Unsolicited commenting on a person’s identity, beliefs, or appearance
Targeting an individual through persistent, unwarranted criticism
Sending abusive, denigrating or derogatory e-mails, text messages or
social media content
Displaying denigrating or derogatory racial, religious or sexual materials

ACTIONS CAUSE HARM

Invading personal space
Misusing authority, power or position against an individual or group
Engaging in any uninvited physical contact
Excluding, isolating, or victimizing someone
Failing to safeguard confidential information
Intimidating, silencing or marginalizing someone by repeatedly talking over them
Preventing an individual or group from being seen and/or heard
Making unwarranted threats or comments about job security
Tampering with a person’s personal or work-related belongings
Engaging in physical, verbal, or written intimidation, threats, or abuse
Making unwelcome advances or displaying suggestive behavior
Making decisions on the basis of advances being accepted or rejected

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