These cases compromise and destroy lives at an alarming rate. Although the most dramatic cases dominate reporting, the daily cases of sexual harassment, assault, retaliation, and the deplorable response of schools are largely unknown to the public. Innumerable cases in the media illustrate the impact of sexual harassment/assault upon students.
Sexual harassment/assault impair students’ ability to concentrate, compromise their education, cause dropping out, and lead to self-destructive behaviors and suicide. See also: Sample OCR Cases Awareness Videos Share Your Story LibraryĮach school day, when students should be benefiting from a safe and healthy school environment conducive to learning, sexual harassment, assault, and other forms of intimidation compromise their lives at alarming rates.
