This file was prepared for electronic distribution by the inforM staff. Questions or comments should be directed to the inform-editor@umail.umd.edu. SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESOURCES The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Library has compiled this selective list of materials on the topic of sexual harassment for the convenience of business people, their employees, and the general public who wish to familiarize themselves with this issue. The EEOC in no way endorses any of the commercially available videos or books as being official EEOC guidance. A list of sources for the purchase of the books and videos is included. Members of the public can also inquire at their local libraries and bookstores about the availability of these and other materials on sexual harassment. EEOC PUBLICATIONS _Facts about sexual harassment_. A two-page overview which briefly defines sexual harassment and gives examples of the circumstances under which it can occur. Tells how to file a charge with the EEOC. _Guidelines on discrimination because of sex_. Located in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations at part 1604.11 deals specifically with sexual harassment. _Policy guidance on current issues of sexual harassment_. EEOC Notice N-915-050, 3/19/90 "...provides guidance on defining sexual harassment and establishing employer liability in light of recent cases." Although written as guidance for EEOC Field Office and Headquarters personnel, this material is also useful for attorneys or other legal staff who are interested in EEOC's official position on the issue of sexual harassment. _Questions and answers about sexual harassment_. An informative two-page leaflet giving EEOC's answers to the most commonly asked questions about sexual harassment. VIDEOS _Costly proposition: sexual harassment at work_. BNA Communications Inc., 1986. 31 minutes Explores the major issues of sexual harassment: hostile work environment, quid pro quo harassment, third party harassment, non-participants' harassment, "gray" areas. Aimed at managers, supervisors, and employees. If the video is viewed by a group, a discussion leader must be present to explain the concepts which are presented using vignettes of workplace scenes. _Handling the sexual harassment complaint (for managers and supervisors)_. American Media Incorporated, 1990. 15 minutes Trains managers and supervisors to respond correctly and legally to sexual harassment complaints. Offers specific procedures to follow when receiving, investigating, and taking action on a sexual harassment complaint. Companion to "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Identify, Stop, Prevent" video. _Intent vs. impact: recognizing, preventing and resolving sexual harassment_. BNA Communications Inc., 1986. Two-tape series. 68 minutes Shows managers, supervisors, and employees how to recognize the differences between friendly behavior and subtle sexual harassment. Explains the laws and policies that govern sexual harassment and how to resolve such incidents within an organization. _Making advances: what organizations must do about sexual harassment_. Coronet/MTI Film & Video, 1988. 30 minutes Teaches a workable system for recognition, responses, and prevention. Trains everyone from top management to line supervisors in how to establish and maintain a harassment-free work environment. Includes interviews with top EEOC officials. _Preventing sexual harassment_. BNA Communications, Inc., 1992. 66 minutes This two-part program, one for managers and the other for employees, is designed to show how to identify and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. Realistic vignettes depicting workplace and courtroom scenes highlight problems and solutions. _Sexual harassment in the workplace: identify, stop, prevent_. American Media Incorporated, 1990. 20 minutes Designed to be shown to all employees. Explains what sexual harassment is, how to stop it, and how to prevent it. Promotes the concept that sexual harassment of any type is a form of discrimination and does not have to be tolerated by either management or employees. Companion to "Handling the Sexual Harassment Complaint" video. _Sexual harassment: shades of gray_. Pacific Resource Development Group, 1989. Five-tape series. 57 minutes Presented by Susan L. Webb. Segments include: "What are we doing here?" (introductory material); "What is sexual harassment?"; "Why should I worry about it?"; "What does the law say?"; "What am I supposed to do?" Trains all levels of employees in a lecture-style format. _Stopping sexual harassment in the federal workplace_. FPMI Communication Inc. A two-tape series which includes 1) "Sexual Harassment: not government approved," and 2) "Preventing sexual harassment: some practical answers." BOOKS _Corporate affairs: nepotism, office romance, & sexual harassment: a BNA special report_. Bureau of National Affairs, 1988. Good coverage of case law on sexual harassment (and the other topics mentioned in the title), but only through 1987. Sample company policies are useful, but the bulk of the material will be useful only to attorneys or other human resources staff. _Corporate attractions: an inside account of sexual harassment with the new sexual rules for men and women on the job_, by Kathleen Neville. Acropolis Books Ltd., 1990 The major portion of the book is devoted to a retelling of the author's personal experience as a victim of sexual harassment. She also offers advice on how to file a complaint and provides information on EEOC procedures and policies. _Federal manager's guide to preventing sexual harassment_, by Dennis K. Reischl and Ralph R. Smith. FPMI Communications, Inc., 1989 Aimed at federal government managers, but useful in the private sector as well. Defines sexual harassment and discusses specific case situations. Tells how to recognize sexual harassment and how to deal with it. _Sexual harassment and the federal employee_, by Dennis K. Reischl and Ralph R. Smith. FPMI Communications, Inc., 1990 Easy to read and understand, this 31 page booklet presents basic information about sexual harassment: what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you are a victim. _Sexual harassment in employment law_, by Barbara Lindemann and David D. Kadue. Bureau of National Affairs, 1991 This recent treatise on sexual harassment law is a major source of information about leading court cases in this subject area. All subjects receive detailed treatment, making this volume the most comprehensive work on sexual harassment law yet published. _Sexual harassment in the federal government: an update_. U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, 1988 (Sold by the U.S. Government Printing Office) Updates a Merit Systems Protection Board study conducted in 1980 in order to determine what changes, if any, had occurred in the federal government relating to incidents of sexual harassment. In 1987, 42% of all women and 14% of all men working for the federal government reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment. _Sexual harassment in the workplace_, by Ralph H. Baxter Jr. Executive Enterprises Publications Co. Inc, 1989. Third edition. For managers and supervisors. Offers a comprehensive overview of all major issues in sexual harassment claims. _Sexual harassment of the job_, by William Petrocelli and Barbara K. Rapa. Nolo Press, 1992 Nolo Press publications are written for the layperson. This volume describes what sexual harassment is and gives specific strategies to end it, including confronting the harasser, using a company complaint procedure, filing a state or federal sexual harassment claim, and bringing a lawsuit. It also offers guidance to employers who want to create a policy against sexual harassment and procedures for handling complaints. _Step forward: sexual harassment in the workplace, what you need to know_, by Susan L. Webb. MasterMedia, 1991. The author, a well-known lecturer and advocate in this field, gives a history of sexual harassment as well as information for both employees and managers in dealing with sexual harassment. The chapter which outlines six, simple steps to stop sexual harassment is very useful. _Working woman's guide to her job rights_. U.S. Dept. of Labor, Women's Bureau, 1988. (Sold by the U.S. Government Printing Office). Covers all federal legislation relating to job rights. Includes sources of assistance on the federal and state level. SOURCES Acropolis Books Ltd. 2400 17th St., N.W. Washington, DC 20009-9964 1-800-451-7771 American Media Incorporated 1454 30th St. West Des Moines, IA 50265-1390 1-800-262-2557 BNA Communications Inc. 9439 Key West Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 1-800-233-6067 Bureau of National Affairs Customer Service Center 9435 Key West Ave. Rockville, MD 20850 1-800-372-1033 Coronet/MTI Film & Video Simon & Schuster Supplementary Education Group 108 Wimot Road Deerfield, IL 60015 1-800-621-2131 Executive Enterprises Publications Co. Inc. 22 W. 21st St. New York, NY 10010-6904 1-800-332-1105 FPMI Communications, Inc. 3322 So. Memorial Parkway, Suite 40 Huntsville, AL 35801 205-882-3042 MasterMedia Ltd. 16 E. 72nd, Suite 200 New York, NY 10021 1-800-334-8232 Nolo Press 950 Parker St. Berkeley, CA 94710 1-800-992-6656 Pacific Resource Development Group 4044 NE 58th Seattle, WA 98105 206-782-7015 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1801 L St. N.W. 1-800-669-EEOC (Voice) Washington, DC 20507 1-800-800-3302 (TDD) U.S. Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents Washington, DC 20402 202-783-3238 This publication is available in Braille, large print, audiotape and electronic file on computer disk. To obtain accessible formats, call EEOC's toll free number: 1-800-669-EEOC (Voice) or 1-800-800-3302 (TDD). April 1993