What is Sexual Harassment?
First of all, it is important to clearly understand what sexual harassment is. Sexual harassment includes any unwanted physical contact, verbal harassment, sexually explicit gestures or written messages that are made without the consent of the person.
What Should You Do If You Are Sexually Harassed?
Protect the Evidence: Take detailed notes of the place, time and witnesses of the incident. If possible, keep digital evidence such as messages and photographs.
Apply to a Health Institution: Go to a health institution and have a report of the incident you experienced. This report will be important evidence in the future.
File a Complaint with the Police: Go to the nearest police station as soon as possible and file a complaint.
Get Legal Support: Contact a lawyer, get information about your legal rights and receive legal support throughout the process.
What Are Your Legal Rights in Sexual Harassment?
Right to File a Criminal Case: You can file a criminal case by reporting the perpetrator for the crime of sexual harassment.
Right to Material and Non-Pecuniary Compensation: You may request material and non-pecuniary compensation from the perpetrator due to the victimization you have experienced.
Right to Confidentiality: Your complaint will be kept confidential and your identity will be prevented from being disclosed.
Defense Strategies
The defense strategies determined by your lawyer in sexual harassment cases may vary depending on the nature of the incident and the evidence collected. In general, the following strategies can be followed:
Proving that the Incident Occurred: Proving that the incident occurred with evidence such as witness statements, camera recordings, and text messages.
Determining the Circumstances that Aggravate the Perpetrator’s Crime: Situations such as the perpetrator having committed similar crimes before or using a position or position to commit the crime may lead to an increase in the sentence.
Documenting the Psychological Trauma Experienced by the Victim: Documenting the extent of the psychological trauma experienced by the victim with psychologist reports and witness statements.
