Harassment and Bullying 1
2 We all have the right to go to school in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment. The Halifax Regional School Board has a Harassment Policy that protects every student and employee from being discriminated against or harassed. ● [slide # 1] This slides shows the Human Rights protected characteristics ● [slide #2] This slides shows examples of harassment included in Halifax Regional School Board’s Harassment Policy.
3 Human Rights Protected Characteristics age marital status race source of income colour political belief, affiliation, or religion activity association with creed another individual or class… sex (including gender & pregnancy) sexual orientation physical disability or mental disability irrational fear of contracting an illness or disease ethnic, national or aboriginal origin family status
4 HRSB’s Harassment Policy also Includes Comments or conduct that belittles or causes personal humiliation or embarrassment or Written or verbal abuse or threats