What is Assault
What is Sexual Harassment?
There is no spectrum on sexual violence. It is all hurtful and illegal. It does not matter if he is a priest, she is a teacher, or they are your parents. If you have been forced or manipulated into sex, you have the right to report and get help.
What is Sexual Assault?
Sexual Assault is a crime of power and control. It is not about sex.
Sexual Assault is any sexual contact made through
• Force- pushing, pinning down, strangulation
• Threats- a weapon is present or your life/family are threatened
• Trickery – drugs, alcohol, or lies are used and you are unable to resist
• Manipulation- use of pressure or guilt “You can’t stop, I am too excited”
• Coercion- use of bribes or blackmail “I’ll tell the teacher you were drinking if you don’t”
Sexual Assault is a felony and you have the right to report the crime to law enforcement. Want to know exactly what the law says about sexual assault?
Click here to view the Alaska Statues on Sex Crimes Against Adults and Children.
Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can be a difficult, embarrassing, confusing and frightening experience.
There are two primary ways that sexual harassment can be identified:
#1 Quid pro quo or “this for that”
#2 Hostile work or school environment due to unwanted sexual advances
Remember
Sexual harassment is against the law. The harasser may not think they are doing anything wrong, but harassment is determined by the person receiving the unwanted attention. Anyone can be harassed.
Examples of sexual harassment:
• Unwelcome display of posters, cartoons, or pictures of a sexual nature
• Sex-oriented verbal teasing
• Consistent leering or ogling
• Patting, pinching, or constantly brushing against another person’s body
• Catching a person alone for a non-consenting touch or kiss
• Sexual proposition backed by threats
• Sexual or intrusive questions about appearance, dress, or anatomy
• Description of the harasser’s own sexual experiences
• Whistling or cat-calling
• Exposing genitals