In the previous post, we discussed what Sexual Abuse, Assault and Harassment is, now I will talk about what we need to do. As a clinician and an educator addressing Interpersonal and Family Violence, I know that intervention and prevention are crucial. I have been trained in many intervention models, from the Duluth Model to the Safe and Together, Perpetrator Pattern Model (David Mandell Assoc.) These models emphasize accountability, education and a recognition that not all

It seems every time we turn around, we are hearing of men (mostly, but some women) assaulting and harassing women and men. It is complicated. And it isn't. Let's start by discussing the meaning of certain terms. Sexual abuse encompasses 1) Sexual Assault which involves the use of force (including threats, duress, fear etc. ) to touch penetrate the intimate parts of the body and lack of consent. Simply put, consent is a) "Yes," means yes, b) "No" means NO, c) Silence means