If the harassment crosses the line into prosecutable offenses, consider calling the police or district attorney's office. Mental health counseling Certainly, the most obvious person to benefit from psychotherapy or education is the perpetrator. Behavior change is always possible, no matter whether the harassment has been of a sexual, physical or other nature. But there must be motivation. Employers might consider mandated mental health counseling, perhaps through an employee assistance program, for people accused of sexual harassment.
Counseling can help victims gain the confidence necessary to assert their civil rights.
Many harassers purposefully intimidate their victims. A counselor or social worker trained in gender issues may act as a liaison between the victim and management, or facilitate successful readjustment to the work or school environment.