Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide for Students

 

Pursuant to MCL 380.1508 (Public Act 57 of 2023), the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) developed age-appropriate informational materials for students in grades 6 through 12 titled Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Information Guide. MDE worked with experts on sexual assault and sexual harassment, including, but not limited to, the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board (MDSVPTB), housed within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Victim Services and the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV). The materials have been reviewed by students as well as partners in the education, public health, and sexual violence fields to make them clear and accessible.

If you would like support on best practices for having conversations about sexual harassment and sexual assault with youth in schools please email: preventionstaff@mcedsv.org

 

Helplines

Sexual Assault Hotline Chat | MCEDSV

Call 1-855-864-2374 |  Text 1-866-238-1454  |

24/7 free and confidential support around sexual harassment, abuse, and assault.

Hotline (DV) | MCEDSV

Call 1-866-864-2338  |  Text 1-877-861-0222  |

24/7 free and confidential support around domestic violence and teen dating violence.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)  |  Online chat

24/7 free and confidential support around sexual harassment, abuse, and assault.

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Call 1-888-373-7888  |  Text 233733  |  Online Chat

24/7 free and confidential support around sex and labor trafficking.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)  |  Online chat

24/7 free and confidential support around domestic, intimate partner, and dating violence.

OK2SAY – Michigan Student Safety Program

Call 1-855-565-2729  |  Text ‘OKAY2SAY’ or 652729

OK2SAY is a student safety prgram which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  |  Chat online

24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Call 1-844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483)  |  Online chat

24/7 free, confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans.

Deaf Hotline

Video Phone 1-855-812-1001  |  Email hotline@adwas.org  |  Online chat

24/7 free, confidential support for Deaf survivors of domestic violence and abuse.

Love is Respect Hotline

Call 1-866-331-9474  |  Text ‘LOVEIS’ to 22522  |  Online chat

24/7 free and confidential support for teens, young adults, and their loved ones.

Trans LifeLine

Call 1-877-565-8860

Free, confidential, and anonymous phone service run by trans/nonbinary operators for trans and questioning peers. The hotline is open 24/7 with operators guaranteed to be on call between 7am-2am Pacific / 10am-5am Eastern. Trans LifeLine will not call 911, emergency services, or law enforcement for active rescue without a caller’s consent.

The Trevor Project

Call 1-866-488-7386  |  Text ‘START’ to 678-678  |  Online Chat

24/7 free crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people under 25.

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Resources

Love is Respect

A national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.

Teenagers & Sexual Violence Infographic

Infographic created by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Recognize Violence, Change Culture

Evidence-based and culturally-relevant resources to empower you and/or your team to implement effective strategies for preventing sexual violence in your communities.

That’s Not Cool

A national public education initiative that partners with young people to help raise awareness and bring educational and organizing tools to communities to address dating violence, unhealthy relationships, and digital abuse.

Teen Sexual Assault: Information for Teens | The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Fact sheet that defined key terms, including consent and coercion, and offers guidance to teens related to dating violence and sexual assault.

Online Resources for Survivors | National Sexual Violence Resource Center

Online support through the use of forums, chat rooms, self-help and general resources to survivors of sexual violence.

Trauma and the Brain

This animated video helps understand how trauma impacts the brain.

A Guide for Friends and Family of Sexual Violence Survivors

Guide created by NSVRC to help support friends and family of people who have been impacted by sexual violence.

Youth Sexual Health Resources

 

Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health

MOASH mobilizes youth voices, engages community partners, and informs decision-makers to advance sexual health, identities, and rights.

Youth Rights for Sexual Health Resources | Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health

https://www.moash.org/_files/ugd/0a340a_1e06aac8516c48198e2387fe51b34a4f.pdf

https://www.moash.org/_files/ugd/0a340a_c0ab721903e840beadf9d3f10f9fae47.pdf

AMAZE

AMAZE harnesses the power of digital media to provide young adolescents and adults medically accurate, age-appropriate, affirming and honest information about sex and sexuality. Includes videos about sexual assault, consent, and healthy relationships.

Sex Ed for Individuals with I/DD

The National Council on Independent Living’s new project helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) learn about sex.

Access, Autonomy, and Dignity: Comprehensive Sexuality Education for People with Disabilities

Guide created by the National Partnership for Women & Families and Autistic Self Advocacy Network

NATIONAL SEX EDUCATION STANDARDS

The National Sex Education Standards: Core Content and Skills, K–12 (Second Edition) were developed by the Future of Sex Education (FoSE) Initiative, a partnership between Advocates for Youth, Answer, and SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change

SafeBAE

Student-led national organization working to prevent sexual violence among teens.

Consent Education, Dating & Sexual Violence Prevention

Share My Lesson is a community of teachers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, specialized instructional support personnel, higher education faculty, and parents and caregivers who contribute content, collaborate, and stay up to date on the issues that matter to students and educators everywhere.

LGBTQ Resources for Youth

 

Creating Safer Spaces in Schools for LGBTQ Youth | The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project offers mental health and suicide prevention training programs and LGBTQ education workshops that give everyone the ability to help

Genders & Sexualities Alliance Network

GSA Network is a next-generation LGBTQ racial and gender justice organization that empowers and trains queer, trans and allied youth leaders to advocate, organize, and mobilize an intersectional movement for safer schools and healthier communities.

Q Chat Space | Online Community for LGBTQ+ Teens

Q Chat Space is a digital LGBTQ+ center where teens join live-chat, professionally facilitated, online support groups.

StopBullying.gov: Information for LGBTQ Youth

A federal website aimed at decreasing bullying.

Supporting LGBTQ+ Students – Micro-credentials | National Education Foundation

This stack of six micro-credentials is designed to help educators understand how to create a safe and inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ+ students

The Trevor Project: Education and Resources for Adults

The Trevor Project offers mental health and suicide prevention training programs and LGBTQ education workshops that give everyone the ability to help

School Based Resources for Youth

 

Advocates for Youth (AFY): LGBTQ Resources for Professionals

For nearly four decades, the organization has worked tirelessly to promote effective adolescent reproductive and sexual health programs and policies in the United States and the global south.

What Kids And Teens Can Do About Sexual Harassment | Stomp Out Bullying

A national bullying and cyberbullying prevention organization for kids and teens in the U.S.

Know Your IX Seeking Support as a High School Survivor

Know Your IX is a survivor- and youth-led project of Advocates for Youth that aims to empower students to end sexual and dating violence in their schools.

MCEDSV is not responsible for the content of outside agencies or websites. 

If you would like support on best practices for having conversations about sexual harassment and sexual assault with youth in schools please email: preventionstaff@mcedsv.org