Harassment, Hazing, and Bullying (HHB)
Know Your Rights & How to Speak Up
You deserve to feel safe at school – physically, emotionally, and mentally. Harassment, hazing, and bullying aren’t just hurtful; it’s not allowed. SVSU is committed to protecting you under Policy 5004: Prevention of Harassment, Hazing & Bullying. This policy ensures that everyone in our school community is treated with respect and dignity.
You deserve to feel safe at school – physically, emotionally, and mentally. Harassment, hazing, and bullying aren’t just hurtful; it’s not allowed. SVSU is committed to protecting you under Policy 5004: Prevention of Harassment, Hazing & Bullying. This policy ensures that everyone in our school community is treated with respect and dignity.
What Counts as Harassment, Hazing, or Bullying?
Harassment: Any unwanted behavior – spoken, written, or electronic – based on race, gender, disability, or other personal traits that creates a hostile or intimidating environment.
Harassment: Any unwanted behavior – spoken, written, or electronic – based on race, gender, disability, or other personal traits that creates a hostile or intimidating environment.
- Bullying: Repeated acts meant to scare, intimidate, or harm someone, even if not always based on protected traits.
- Hazing: Any actions that embarrass, humiliate, or harm someone as part of joining a group – SVSU prohibits this entirely.
I’m Experiencing Something – What Should I Do?
- Talk to a trusted adult. Reach out to your guidance counselor, principal, or another trusted staff member; they’ll help you take the next steps.
- Submit your report. When you talk to a designated employee or administrator, they’ll help you complete a Student Conduct Form to officially log the concern.
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SVSU Responds. Once reported, SVSU investigates carefully and promptly. You stay informed and supported through the process.
You can also report via:
Vermont Human Rights Commission
(800) 416-2010 or (802) 828-2480 (voice)
(877) 294-9200 (tty)
(802) 828-2481 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
(800) 416-2010 or (802) 828-2480 (voice)
(877) 294-9200 (tty)
(802) 828-2481 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
Office for Civil Rights, Boston Office
U.S. Department of Education
617-289-0111 (voice)
877-521-2172 (tdd)
617-289-0150 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education
617-289-0111 (voice)
877-521-2172 (tdd)
617-289-0150 (fax)
Email: [email protected]
Designees 2025-2026 School Year
Need help or have questions about harassment, bullying, or Title IX?
We are here to support you. You can contact our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Administrator directly:
We are here to support you. You can contact our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Administrator directly:
Jess Bouchard (she/her)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Administrator & Title IX Coordinator
Located at the SVSU Central Office, Bennington
[email protected]