If you answered yes to any of the above questions or if you have found yourself in a similar situation, there are people who can help you. This brochure is designed to help you find the proper resources and to give you the confidence to come forward. Whether you are looking for information, someone to talk to, or someone with whom you can file a formal complaint, this brochure can help.
Sexual harassment is an issue of abuse of authority that can strike either women or men.
It can be as subtle as off-color jokes that create an offensive or hostile learning environment, or it can be as blatant as an instructor making sexual favors a condition of success in a course. The common ingredient is an element of intimidation, which gives the harasser control of the situation. Because harassment is unacceptable at Harvard, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences has formal complaint procedures for sexual harassment involving abuse of authority. In addition, the inappropriate emphasis on the sexuality or sexual identity of students or Faculty members by those in authority is a serious concern. Harvard seeks to maintain a learning and work environment free from sexual harassment.