• Do you believe your child was subjected to sexual statements made by teachers or students?

• Do you believe your child was subjected to sexual contact by teachers or students at school?

• Do you believe your child's teacher or other school employees had sex with your child?

• Do you believe your child was exposed to pornography or indecent pictures at school?

• Do you believe your child was subjected to retaliation by the school for complaining about sexual harassment?

• In Higher Education, is your professor hitting on you or otherwise trying to have a sexual relationship with you?

• Are you being singled out in college by a professor who you believe is acting inappropriately?

In Higher Education it is considered sexual harassment if any of the following engage in sexual comments or attempt to have a sexual relationship with you.  Faculty members, administrative staff, top management of the University, and teaching assistants. 

The key is the sexual comments or requests for a sexual relationship be unwanted and that something negative results.  The negative result could be a bad grade, the creation of a hostile environment, an intimidating environment or the emotional distress of the student.  Additionally, the student could be kicked out of the University which would create many problems. 

Even if you have what seems like a consensual relationship with your professor, it is still sexual harassment in Illinois.  The reason why it is sexual harassment is because the professor is in a position of power over you and you are not really in a position to consent.  Most Universities have sexual harassment policies and codes of conduct, but it has been my experience that those are not followed or taken seriously by the University. 

Attorney Peter LaSorsa represents employees in Illinois and in particular the Chicago area regarding sexual harassment. Even if you end up with a grade of A, if you believe you have been the subject of sexual harassment you can still be damaged and have a case.  A person can get a good grade and still be the victim of harassment.  The key is whether you were in fact sexually harassed and the impact it had on you. 

E-mail your question about SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS.

You may call 24/7:
Peter LaSorsa, Attorney at Law
Representing Victims of Sexual Harassment in Illinois
Phone: 312-505-5038

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