This Case History is located in the course textbook – Chapter 7. What are some long-term consequences of peer sexual harassment and sexual assault? What are some early signs that Troy is not “bullying” but rather committing sexual harassment against Tonya? book-Miller-Perrin, C.L, Perrin, R.D. & Renzetti, C.M. (2021). Violence and maltreatment in intimate relationships. (2nd edition). SAGE. ISBN: 9781544371085. Consequences of Peer Sexual Harassment

Penalties of Peer Sexual Harassment

In keeping with Miller-Perrin et al. (2021), some long-term penalties of peer sexual harassment and sexual assault can embody bodily accidents, psychological well being points reminiscent of melancholy, anxiousness, and post-traumatic stress dysfunction (PTSD), and issue trusting others in future relationships. These results could be notably extreme for people who’ve skilled a number of types of violence or abuse of their lives. There are a couple of early indicators that Troy could also be committing sexual harassment somewhat than merely bullying Tonya. One signal is that if Troy’s conduct is motivated by a need for sexual gratification or to exert energy and management over Tonya. This might embody making undesirable bodily or verbal advances, or utilizing techniques reminiscent of threatening to unfold rumors or harm Tonya’s popularity if she doesn’t comply along with his calls for. One other signal is that if Troy’s conduct is persistent and ongoing, somewhat than a one-time incident. Lastly, if Tonya experiences concern or misery on account of Troy’s actions, this can be a sign that he’s partaking in sexual harassment somewhat than bullying. Cont…