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African Female

Who am I talking to?

Yeah, definitely like, where do I look for this information. but also, like, who am I talking to? Because personally, I’ve been sexually harassed by a male and then going to talk to a male, I probably wouldn’t feel as comfortable, and like vice versa. You know what I mean? Like, it would just, I think it definitely has something to do with who am I contacting- who am I going to tell this to. Yeah, how am I gonna feel comfortable doing it.

Recommendations

  • When responding to a disclosure or report of sexual violence, provide students with the choice to work with someone who shares their gender identity or someone who does not. This applies to the victim/survivor or complainant and respondent.