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peer-to-peer sexual harassment  

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  • Complaints from students regarding sexual harassment from peers are not only common but are on the increase. What was once treated as innocent teasing or behavior that was typically described as “boys will be boys” is now often viewed as offensive, provocative conduct unacceptable at school. [Source: Encyclopedia of Education Law; Sexual Harassment, Peer-to-Peer]

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