Victims Of Sexual Harassment And Assault

Public awareness of sexual harassment has increased in recent decades. Workers more readily understand when a co-worker or supervisor sexually harasses them now than they would have years ago. They understand that they have the right to expect a safe workplace and to...

There’s certainly no one “profile” for all sexual predators. Our readers may have heard about the cardiologist who has been charged with drugging and sexual assaulting multiple women he met through dating apps. He pleaded not guilty to 40+ charges. The women who have...

In a world striving for progress and equality, certain issues continue to plague our society, causing deep concern and raising many questions. One such distressing topic is the reluctance of victims to report incidents of sexual assault. Despite efforts to empower...

If you’re a parent sending your child to college in the fall -- particularly a daughter -- you’re no doubt thinking about that awkward but necessary talk about avoiding situations that could lead to sexual assault. While someone shouldn’t have to limit their...

How we view sexual assault and survivors has changed significantly in recent years. More people are speaking out about their own experiences and giving others the courage to do the same.  This has led to increased calls for accountability by perpetrators who got away...

After a rape or other type of sexual assault, many victims hesitate to report the offense to law enforcement. They may feel too ashamed or embarrassed. Further, they know that reporting could lead to a medical examination. The last thing any victim wants to endure...

Not many life experiences are as devastating as being sexually assaulted. It becomes even more troubling when the act is perpetrated by someone you know, or thought you knew. Unfortunately, thousands of date rape cases are reported each year.  At the very basic, date...

Many employees and even some employers think that businesses aren’t liable for employee sexual harassment when it occurs outside the workplace – and particularly when it’s not at a work-related event. That’s not the case.  Sexual harassment of one employee by another...

President Joe Biden has just signed a law that allows employees who have been sexually harassed or assaulted to speak out about it even if there is a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in their employment contract that prohibits it. The law took effect on Dec. 7. Those...

You and your co-workers are protected from sexual harassment and assault under fair employment protection laws. In other words, inappropriate touching, comments or actions are prohibited no matter where you work or your job position. Victims of sexual harassment and...