PSY 3121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Date Rape, Sexual Assault, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3121
• Professor: Mary Theresa Howard

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Become familiar with your campus"s policy on sexual harassment, and know which officials are responsible for complaints: 2. If a professor"s behavior seems questionable, discuss the situation objectively with someone you trust. If the problem persists, consider telling the harasser that his sexual harassment makes you feel uncomfortable. Many harassment policies cannot be legally applied unless the harasser has been informed (in writing) that the behavior is unwanted: 4. Keep records of all occurrences including specific dates and times and keep copies of all correspondence. If the problem persists, report it to the appropriate officials on campus. An institution that takes no action is responsible if another act of harassment occurs after an incident is reported: 6. Join a feminist group on campus, or help to start one. A strong support group can encourage real empowerment, reduce the chances that other students will experience sexual harassment, and help to change campus policy on this important issue.