Unsafe and Harassed in Public Spaces: A National Street Harassment Report

From "hey baby" to "stupid fag," from flashing to groping, sexual harassment in public spaces, or "street harassment," is a problem many people experience, some with profound consequences. Since 2008, Stop Street Harassment (SSH) has collected thousands of street harassment stories. This groundbreaking study confirms what the stories suggest: Across all age, races, income levels, sexual orientations, and geographic locations, most women in the United States experience street harassment. Some men, especially men who identify as gay, bisexual, queer, or transgender, do as well.This report presents the findings of a 2,000-person, nationally representative survey (approximately 1,000 women and 1,000 men, ages 18 and up). GfK, a top surveying firm, conducted the Internet-based survey in February and March 2014. Additionally, SSH conducted 10 focus groups across the nation from August 2012 to March 2014.Street harassment is a human rights violation and a form of gender violence. It causes many harassed persons, especially women, to feel less safe in public places and limit their time there. It can also cause people emotional and psychological harm. Everyone deserves to be safe and free from harassment as they go about their day

Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School

The 2011 report Crossing the Line: Sexual Harassment at School presents the most comprehensive research to date on sexual harassment in grades 7-12. Based on a nationally representative survey commissioned by AAUW, Crossing the Line reveals sobering statistics about the prevalence of sexual harassment in schools and online. The report includes student perceptions of and reactions to harassment among those instigating and witnessing harassment as well as those being harassed. The conclusion of the report gives recommendations to administrators, educators, parents, students, and community groups on how to address sexual harassment in schools