Unwanted Sexual Advance are hard to categorize for some folks, but its important to us to acknowledge that once your lack of consent has been communicated, there is nothing that should compel a person to continue to seek sexual advances with you. While we believe consent should be the forefront of all sexual advances, we know that is not always the case. Make if you ever encounter something like this that you notify the other people around you of the consistent harassment. 

If you are at work notify your Human Resources Department or other trustable managers; and decide if you would be willing to return to your job in-person until it is properly handled. 

Manipulation of circumstances surronding someones actions can be a form of sexual violence that is often overlooked. Manipulation can look like refusing to wear a condom, or discussing recent STD testing results. Manipulation can look like discussing what you're wearing or how you present yourself as a reason for unconsensual sexual advances. Manipulation can also be how someone treats you at different times or differences phases of yourself. We want to make sure that we include manipulation as a form of sexual violence to call out how it assists in the other forms of sexual violence one may experience. 

Molestation is a form of sexual violence where there is touching involved with the sexual harassment, this can include penetration, but often includes the following (but is not limited to): grabbing/slapping/touching someones butt, touching someone inappropriately in anyway, touching someones breasts, and touching someones penis. Often times predators will try to privatize and sexualize the environment by separating the molestation from the public. This form of sexual violence is often experience by minors, and should be discussed with parents once they are able to grasp that information. 

Sexual Harassment is a term for that can spread many different types of unwanted sexual advancements. These can be experienced with people around or not, and often go unnoticed because of the fear and inaccessibility to justice in these situations. If you are in an environment where an employee or Human Resources Dept. can help you we urge you to report any unwanted advances that constitute harassment. If you believe your safety is at risk the best thing you can do is inform the people around you and talk with a police department or lawyer if you are comfortable doing so. 

Rape is an unconsenual sex activity, that typically includes "forced penetration" this can be with genitalia or other objects. Rape can occur to men, women, and nonbinary people; however, an overwhelming majority of this crime is committed against to people assigned female at birth. There is no reason to allow rape to go unnoticed or kept quiet; of course, we understand that reporting may not always be an option for people. We want to make sure that we consider rape and other sexual misconduct to be taken seriously and publicly as to shed light on the often occurrence of these crimes. *If you believe a rape has occured to you we urge you to talk to a person or entity that can support you and take action with you against your perpetrator.*

 Stalking is a form of harassment that includes following, inference, and typically a form of harm (mentally, physically, sexually, etc.). Stalking can also be done online, and in person. Sexual Harassment often including stalking as well, which can be a beginning sign of a possible assault and should be taken seriously. We know that our police systems often aren't able to provide adequate protection for individuals affected by stalking. Stalking can also be done by the people we know: friends, family members, and community members. Contact a entity or police station that you trust if you believe you are in danger of stalking.