Sexual Harrassment

Relationships 

Managing relationships with others can be both rewarding and challenging, but it is these relationships with partners, friends, family, colleagues, and others that are a vital part of what makes us human and contributes to our health and wellbeing.

Partner relationships often have the most significant impact. So, how do we know whether a relationship is healthy or unhealthy? Below is a great Ted Talk by Katie Hood which should help you decide.

Sexual Harrassment  

“Sexual harassment is any kind of unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes you feel humiliated or intimidated, or that creates a hostile environment.” 

– Victim Support (victimsupport.org.uk)

Sexual harassment can include but is not limited to: 

• Making sexual jokes or comments 

• Physically touching someone (including their clothes)

• Suggestive looks towards someone 

• Sexual gestures

• Online activity including sharing or asking for explicit images and making sexual comments.

Where can this occur? 

Sexual harassment can take place anywhere by anyone but these places have been identified as the most common places for it to take place: 

• Bars, pubs, and clubs

• Public transport 

• In the street 

• Workplaces or places of study 

• Online 

• At home

Reporting Concerns

• If you feel you have been a victim of sexual harassment you can report this to the police via 999 (emergency) or 101 (none emergency). 

• In a workplace you can also report your concerns to your line manager or other senior employee, Human Resources, or a trade union. 

• In education you can come and speak with a member of staff who can direct you to a member of the Safeguarding Team. 

• Victim Support UK also offer a national helpline and a live chat that can support in giving advice and guidance on what to do next (08 08 16 89 111).