At the job site or classroom, sexual harassment can mean low morale, lack of cooperation, decreased productivity, more mistakes, and increased absenteeism. Sometimes people may blame or hold the victim responsible for what occurred rather than blaming the person who did the harassing. You can help by believing and supporting persons who have been harassed. Tell them it's not their fault, refer them to resources listed here, and give them a copy of this material. If you know about or observe sexual harassment at Bucknell, speak up, report it, make referrals.
Silence only allows the problem to continue.
There are a number of informal strategies you can use to combat sexual harassment. At the first sign of trouble, speak up clearly and firmly. Talk to People You Trust. Sharing your experience helps to avoid isolation and a tendency to blame yourself. Ask if others have had similar experiences.