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The SAA Task Force on Sexual and Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures reviewed and made recommendations on SAA’s existing policies on sexual harassment. In 2019, as part of their report to the SAA Board of Directors, the task force included a
list of resources and references for building a safe and inclusive work culture. The resources and references below stem from that list.
Training Resources
SAA Background and Resource Guide for Addressing Harassment and Violence [PDF 96 KB]
A guide developed
by a 2016 SAA task force and a policy statement based on the Executive Committee of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists Statement on Sexual Harassment and Assault.
The Context and Consequence of Sexual Harassment in Archaeology
2019 SAA online seminar instructed by Maureen Meyers on the results of the 2014 Southeastern Archaeological Conference (SEAC)
Sexual Harassment Survey. It discusses the consequences of harassment and assault on the field of archaeology in general.
Advocates and Allies
Initiative developed from North Dakota State University faculty and administrators encouraging gender equity.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
A non-profit organization that provides research-based tools for preventing and responding to sexual violence.
SAFE Institute
Program to train employees in creating safe and inclusive work environments.
UCSF On-Demand Training
Specialized trainings for recognizing discrimination and supporting survivors from the Office of Diversity and Outreach at the University of California,
San Francisco.
“It’s on Us”
Initiative founded in 2014 based on recommendations from the White House Task Force to Prevent Sexual Assault. The website provides tools such as Bystander Intervention Tips [PDF 23 KB].
Step Up! Bystander Intervention Program
A collection of resources and trainings developed from the University of Arizona C.A.T.S. Life Skills Program, the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) and national leading experts. Situational topics for bystander intervention include discrimination and sexual assault.
Safe Zone Project
Online resources for LGBTQ and ally education, including intersectionality activities.
IGLYO Intersectionality Toolkit [PDF 3.4 MB]
Guide developed by the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer & Intersex (LGBTQI)
Youth and Student Organisation.
Reporting Misconduct
Register of Professional Archaeologists
The Grievance Process of the RPA
Register of Professional Archaeologists: Code of Conduct
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
Know Your Rights: Title IX Prohibits Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Where You Go To School
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Harassment and Employer Liability for Harassment
Facts about Sexual Harassment
Organizational Bylaws and Policies
American Anthropological Association
Bylaws of the American Anthropological Association (last amended June 1, 2015)
Archaeological Institute of America
Updated Code of Conduct Adopted by the Register of Archaeologists (April
11, 2018)
Code of Professional Standards (May 11, 2015)
Anthropological Genomics Laboratory
PSU SAFE (Goals and Expectations for Field Experiences and Field Reference Guide)
Executive Committee of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists
Executive Committee of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists Statement on Sexual Harassment and Assault (November 2015) [PDF 159 KB]
Institute for Field Research
Health and Safety
Sexual Harassment Policy [PDF 195 KB]
Midwest Archaeological Conference
Bylaws and Policies
Society for American Archaeology
Principles of Archaeological Ethics
SAA Statement on Sexual Harassment and Violence
SAA Meeting Safety Policy
Society for Historical Archaeology
SHA Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policy
Southeastern Archaeological Conference
SEAC Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (last amended October 22, 2014)
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2019 Academic conferences lack tools to prevent sexual misconduct, discrimination
2015
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