I've been sexually harassed recently, it's just starting and I'm going to report it ASAP. However, if I report it, does the dean have any obligation to tell my parents (I'm 17)? And will it become a big legal thing or can it stay just at the school punishment level? (i.e. suspension)
2007-03-12 18:44:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's basically two guys. The first time, as they were walking by, I felt something touch my butt, and turned around and saw them looking back but thought nothing of it. The second time, today, the same guys poked my butt, so I turned around and saw them. So I pushed the guy nearest me and kept repeating "it wasn't me, it wasn't me," while laughing. The other guy ran away laughing as well. Later today, when I was at my locker, the same guys rubbed my butt as they were walking by, and then ran away laughing before I could say anything.
2007-03-12 19:04:49 · update #1
Firstly, congratulations on being courageous enough to speak out and report the sexual harrassment.
Generally, when you turn 16, you have the right to privacy from your parents. However your school may have policies where this is not the case.
Although you can never be sure, I would think you wouldn't have to worry about possible legal issues. Sexual harrasment is quite common in schools and generally they would have internal measures to deal with potential situations. If the school did want it to be taken further, you have the right to not give a statement to the police, and the police would generally not follow up a sexual harrasment case unless the victim was willing to give a statement and be cooperative with the procedure.
As perhaps an alternative to going to the principal, you could maybe speak to your school counsellor. They may be able to inform you of your privacy queries, and legally (at least in Australia), they cannot reveal anything you say unless yours, or someone elses safety is at stake.
2007-03-12 20:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by xxalmostfamous1987xx 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They won't just suspend someone off your word and that be the end of it. Sexual harassment is serious business and can damage a person's reputation (possibly more) for the rest of their life. The other person's parents will be upset and your's will be contacted. It would be best to speak to your parents before talking to school officials to determine clear definitions and steps your family wishes to take.
2007-03-12 18:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get a friend to follow with a video camera and file assault charges with the police.
2007-03-12 19:19:30 · answer #3 · answered by bamafannfl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if your situation would warrant such charges. You should put more details up and then I could tell you if you have a case or not.
2007-03-12 18:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask if your parents have to know. just rip his testicles off.
2007-03-12 18:55:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋