Sexual harassment is “unwelcome” sexual comments, gestures, jokes, looks, behaviors, requests for sex, being touched in a sexual way, or being forced to do something sexual.

The behavior must be sexual in nature or sex-based, deliberate or repeated, and unwelcome and not asked for.

It is still harassment if the victim does not say or object to the behavior at the time. He or she may be too embarrassed, afraid or uncomfortable to speak up.

It is illegal when someone in a position of authority or power requests or requires one in a lesser position to submit to sexually harassing behavior as a condition of employment, advancement, acceptance, or continuation in any activity.

It is a victim’s right to feel safe and take action to protect those rights.

The victim is NOT to blame.