Sexual harassment includes Harassment related to gender , sexual orientation , gender identity , or gender expression , which may include acts of aggression , intimidation , or hostility , whether verbal or non- verbal , graphic , physical , or otherwise , even if the acts do not involve conduct of a sexual nature , when the conditions outlined in ( 1 ) or ( 2 ), below , are present .
1 . Submission to such conduct is made , either explicitly or implicitly , a term or condition of any person ’ s standing in All Star Cheerleading and Dance , or participation in All Star Functions ; or when submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for sporting decisions affecting the individual ( often referred to as “ quid pro quo ” harassment ); or
2 . Such conduct creates a Hostile Environment . A “ Hostile Environment ” exists when the conduct is sufficiently severe , persistent , or pervasive such that it interferes with , limits , or deprives any individual of the opportunity to participate in any program , activity , Function , and / or Event . The Conduct must be deemed severe , persistent , or pervasive from both a subjective and an objective perspective .
Whether a Hostile Environment exists depends on the totality of known circumstances , including , but not limited to :
i . The frequency , nature , and severity of the conduct ; ii . Whether the conduct was physically threatening ; iii .
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The effect of the conduct on the Claimant ’ s mental or emotional state ;
Whether the conduct was directed at more than one person ; and
Whether the conduct arose in the context of other discriminatory conduct .
Whether the conduct unreasonably interfered with any person ’ s All Star Cheer and Dance programs or activities ;
Whether the conduct implicates concerns related to protected speech
A Hostile Environment can be created by persistent or pervasive conduct or by a single or isolated incident that is sufficiently severe . The more severe the conduct , the less need there is to show a repetitive series of incidents to prove a Hostile Environment , particularly if the conduct is physical . A single incident of Sexual Contact without Consent , for example , may be sufficiently severe to constitute a Hostile Environment . In contrast , the perceived offensiveness of a single verbal or written expression , standing alone , is typically not sufficient to constitute a Hostile Environment .
b . Nonconsensual Sexual Contact : It is a violation of the Code for a Member to engage in Sexual Contact without Consent .
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