Larry Nassar, former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State sports doctor, has been sentenced to 40 to 175 years behind bars for using his trusted medical position to sexually abuse girls under the guise of medical treatment. Sexual abuse is more than a disturbing physical act. It causes psychological and emotional harm that affects a victim’s…
I’ve handled sexual harassment cases for 25 years. I’m often asked by friends whether the hubbub about sexual harassment and the #MeToo explosion of media interest has run its course. I usually respond by asking what they mean. Will the media stop talking about sexual harassment now that some famous white men in powerful positions…
Maybe women shouldn’t be alone with men in the office. For years that has been the refrain of how to avoid being sexually harassed in the workplace. Along with dress codes that prevent women of all ages from wearing skirts, dresses, tops, pants or even shoes that could be seen as provoking to men. Despite…