HARASSMENT
Harassment can take many forms
verbal, physical, online, or emotional. It can happen at school, work, in relationships, or in public spaces.
If something makes you feel unsafe, targeted, or uncomfortable, it matters. You deserve respect, safety, and support.
When to Use These Resources
You might find these helpful if you:
- Are being bullied, harassed, or targeted
- Feel unsafe at school, work, or online
- Are experiencing discrimination or repeated unwanted behavior
- Are unsure if whatโs happening โcountsโ as harassment
- Want help understanding your rights or next steps
Understanding Harassment
Harassment can include:
- Repeated unwanted comments, messages, or attention
- Threats, intimidation, or stalking
- Bullying (in person or online)
- Sexual harassment or coercion
- Discrimination based on identity
- Online harassment, in particular, can escalate and impact both emotional and physical safety, sometimes requiring multiple forms of support.
What you can do
You are in control of how you respond. Some options include:
Document what is happening (screenshots, dates, messages)
Block or limit contact where possible
Report behavior (school, workplace, platform, or authorities)
Reach out to someone you trust
Seek legal or advocacy support
You do not have to handle it alone.
Workplace and Legal Support
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Handles workplace harassment and discrimination complaints.
โ https://www.eeoc.gov
National Womenโs Law Center
Legal support and resources for workplace harassment and discrimination.
โ https://nwlc.org
Online Harassment and Digital Safety
Crash Override Network
Support for people experiencing online abuse, including safety planning and digital security.
Online Harassment Resource Hub
Tools, guides, and strategies for dealing with online harassment and protecting yourself.
โ https://onlineviolenceresponsehub.org
Support and Advocacy
StopBullying.gov
Resources for youth experiencing bullying and harassment.
โ https://www.stopbullying.gov
Love Is Respect
Support for harassment and abuse in dating and relationships, especially for young people.
โ https://www.loveisrespect.org
School and Youth Support
Talk to a trusted teacher, counselor, or school staff member
Report harassment through school systems
Seek peer or community support groups
If you're now sure whats happening
If something feels wrong, unsafe, or targetedโit matters.
Harassment does not have to be physical or extreme to be valid.
You deserve support even if youโre unsure.
Supporting Others
If someone shares that they are being harassed:
- Listen and take them seriously
- Avoid minimizing their experience
- Help them explore options without pressure
- Encourage support and safety
Harassment: Unwanted and offensive behavior that persists, causing fear or distress to a person or group based on their characteristics, such as race or gender. It can occur in various settings and forms.
Bullying: Repetitive aggressive behavior aimed at an individual perceived as vulnerable. It can be physical, verbal, or relational, and often occurs in schools or social settings, causing harm and undermining self-esteem.
Arizona law A.R.S. ยง 15-341(A)(36) requires schools to have policies and procedures to stop students from bullying other students at school, on school buses, and at school activities or events.
Resources
By and for the community.
