Sexual Harassment Resource

Sexual harassment has been an ongoing concern in both civilian and defense agencies. Federal News Radio provides this archive of our continued coverage of the federal government’s response to this issue.

DoD has 'Me Too' moment regarding sexual harassment response

The Me Too movement has women in different careers talking about sexual harassment and assault. The national discussion did not leave out the military, unmasking more actions needed to be taken by DoD to cope.
Don Christensen: Military academies too deal with sexual harassment, retaliation

Retired Air Force prosecutor joins Federal Drive to talk about the history of sexual harassment and retaliation problems within U.S. military academies.
What constitutes sexual harassment in the federal workforce? What to do if you are a victim

Isabel Cottrell, an associate at The Federal Practice Group, explains how the EEOC handles sexual harassment claims.
Sexual harassment claims at federal workplaces on the rise

In today’s Federal Newscast, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is out with a new report detailing sexual harassment in the federal workplace.
Time to say goodbye to computer-based training in the military?

Online or computer-based training has become a big part of how the US military develops service members. Carl Forsling calls it an addiction, and says it's got to stop.
In MeToo era, AFGE says it's a bad time for cuts at EEOC

In today's Federal Newscast, the American Federation of Government Employees is bashing a White House proposal to cut funding and staff at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
When nasty letters replace real interaction

A sexual assault allegation from inside a VA hospital has led to rancor among officials.
Crazy battle at the FAA, and other holiday weirdness

FAA "culture of noncompliance" puzzles the Office of Special Counsel.
Interior says it's responded well to 'wake-up call' revelations on employee harassment

The Interior Department said the proportion of its workforce who had experienced some sort of harassment has been cut in half in 2019 after an alarming survey of the agency's employees two years ago.
DoD starts new program to empower sexual assault victims

The Defense Department is giving new resources to victims of sexual harassment in the military.
NSA creates new Cybersecurity Directorate

In today's Federal Newscast, the National Security Agency is bringing together its foreign intelligence and cyber defense missions into a new directorate.
NASA embraces opportunity to launch proactive anti-harassment campaign

NASA launched an anti-harassment campaign and strategy not because it identified a specific problem, but because its top leaders said they see a diverse and inclusive workforce as key to achieving their new goal to return Americans to the moon by 2024.
NASA's anti-harassment program stands out among federal agencies

Steve Shih, NASA's associate administrator for diversity and equal opportunity, told FNN's Nicole Ogrysko why he decided to start an anti-harassment campaign at the agency.
House VA committee worried agency failing to curb sexual harassment at facilities

In today's Federal Newscast, a bipartisan group in the House Veterans Affairs Committee wants more information about VA's plans to curb sexual harassment.
A new way for feds to make up lost time

In today's Federal Newscast, federal employees may soon have some new flexibility to make up time taken off for religious purposes.

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