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Resources for Community Response to Sexual Harassment/Assault

These are links we find helpful. Note: These resources have not been vetted by mental health or trauma experts.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services 

Understanding how Sexual Harassment and Assault Happens

Why don’t women just say no?

What about false accusations?

What is victim blaming?

What is gaslighting?

Is there a link between addiction and domestic/sexual abuse?

Supporting Survivors

Helping a Friend (This is from a university, but the steps are great.)

Four Ways to Support People who are Survivors of Sexual Assault

Supporting queer women who are survivors of harassment

Why getting an apology is often not the end-game

Why some survivors choose to name their abusers and why some choose not to 

Resources for Harassers, their Enablers, Friends, or Family

Letter template to share with those who have participated in or been a bystander to sexual harassment

What to do if you have sexually harassed or assaulted someone

What to do if your friend or family member is accused of sexual harassment 

What about Due Process?

Examples of Decent Apologies

Preventing Sexual Harassment and Assault

How men can better recognize and interrupt everyday sexual harassment