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What is Sexual Harassment?

Monday, March 22, 2010

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Sexual harassment is defined as an act of threatening or compelling which is sexual in nature, or the undesirable or unsuitable promise of recompense in exchange for sexual favors. Depending on the circumstances, sexual harassment may be considered unlawful. The term embraces a range of conduct which includes minor misdemeanors and aggravations to actual sexual [...]

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Understanding Rape

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

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What is Rape? Rape is an assault by someone involving sexual intercourse with another person without that persons’ consent. It is often used interchangeably with sexual assault. It includes forced intercourse in the vagina, anus or mouth by the offender(s). It is a criminal offense and is considered as one of the worst crimes a person [...]

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