Sexual harassment is a form of sexual abuse that can be defined as unwanted nonverbal, verbal or physical behavior of sexual nature. The behavior has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working or learning environment. Sexual harassment can also be unwanted behavior directed at an individual on the bases of sex. For example, an individual who is treated badly in a class or on a team because of being the only girl or the only boy., may be a legitimate harassment complaint. It is impossible to make a list of all behaviors that are in every case sexual harassment.
Unacceptable behaviors occur in three categories.
Never, never consider filing a false claim because it could ruin someone's life. It is wrong and the person who does it can be subject to severe consequences.