Know your rights: Sexual harassment is illegal, both the law of the land and the University prohibit sexual harassment. Speak up, if you can and tell the person to stop. State clearly and firmly that you want a particular behavior to cease. Get information and support, if you feel you cannot speak up, ask your friends to help you and bring it to the notice of the University/ college. Keep records that might be useful for pursuing the case.
Do not blame yourself: Sexual harassment is not something one brings upon oneself. It is not a consequence of certain ways of dressing or acting. It is a violation of an individual’s right to work and live with dignity.
Do not ignore it: Ignoring sexual harassment does not make it go away. The harasser may misinterpret the lack of response as approval of such behavior.
Do not delay: Delay in action increases the probability that unwanted behavior will continue or escalate. Protracted delay could prevent CASH from formally dealing with such complaints. See Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and CASH Complaints Committee (CEC) rules stated below.
Do not hesitate to ask for help: Speaking up may prevent others from being harmed as well.
False Reporting: Intentionally making a false report or providing false information is grounds for indiscipline.