Spectrum of sexual misconduct

The spectrum of sexual misconduct represents graphically what healthy and toxic workplace environments look like.

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Healthy Environment

• Dignity and respect for all
• Good order and discipline
• Highest ethical standards
• Accountability
• Safe and supportive environment

Toxic Environment^{Footnote 1}

The following behaviours and actions range from unacceptable to criminal in nature, and are in no specific order:

• Sexualized language/jokes
• Visually displaying sexually explicit materials
• Sexual innuendos
• Unwanted sexual attention
• Pressuring for sexual activity
• Sexist or sexually demeaning comments
• Sexually discriminatory conduct
• Online sexual misconduct
• Inappropriate use of social media
• Unsolicited sexually explicit text/email/images
• Inappropriate work relationships
• Sharing private images without consent
• Indecent exposure
• Child pornography
• Criminal harassment, stalking, threats
• Sexual exploitation
• Sexual interference
• Voyeurism
• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual assault