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Definitions for: sexual harassment
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sexual harassment

unwelcome and often intimidating verbal or physical sexual advances. Sexual harassment often carries with it threats of employment reprisals if such advances are refused. Sexual harassment has been defined by the federal government and courts as illegal employment discrimination.

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Women and Men Against Sexual Harassment and Other Abuses
Represents individuals committed to cultivating healing environments in the family, church and church-related workplaces to assist victims of sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Aims to train pastors, teachers, and church ...

Dues: adult, $29 annual; junior, $19 annual; club, $50 annual. LOCAL.

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