Sue Scheff: Teen Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Summer brings more summer employment for teenagers. Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable. When you hear about it happening with teenagers it is more deplorable. Who is responsible for your teen's safety when they go to their job? MSNBC recently report on this epidemic that is in many workplaces. Making matters worse, many teens are more accessible than ever thanks to social networking sites and mobile devices, opening them up to more potential abuse. Texting is being used to send subtle and not-so-subtle messages. Teens, especially those that are working at their first job, are unsure about how to report these incidents or fear if they do, will they be fired? Is your teen being victimized at their job? Visit Teen Victim Project and learn more about sexual harassment. Tips for parents of teens from E.J. Graff , a researcher for Brandeis University’s Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism, that will be starting a job: Ask her to...