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Reviewed by Attorney Charles Gilman

Published: 2 Oct 2026 • 1 min read

Sexual harassment occurs when an individual makes unwanted sexual advances, requests sexual favors, or engages in other obscene verbal or behavioral activity of a sexual nature in a manner that makes the recipient feel uncomfortable or threatened. An offense graduates from sexual harassment to sexual assault when it involves intentional sexual contact characterized by intimidation, use of force, abuse of authority, threats or occurs when the victim does not or cannot consent. Both sexual harassment and sexual assault have been described as falling on the same spectrum or "continuum" of sexual violence.

Victims of sexual assault and harassment may have the opportunity to pursue a civil claim against the party responsible for creating conditions under which the behavior occurred. If you or someone you love is a victim, contact our law firm. We will conduct a private initial consultation where we will inform you of all potential options.