It is important to understand laws about sexual harassment and assault in your state. For this assignment, you will conduct onli
ne research to find information about these laws for your state. Then, you will write one paragraph summarizing these laws in your own words. Be sure to include information about laws concerning sexual harassment, age of consent, and rap..e. Some suggested websites to visit for your research include the Rap..e, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and your state judicial website. (basically i need to know the sexual harassment, rap..e, and assult laws in my state my state is Pennsylvania. Thank you
It is important to understand laws about sexual harassment and assault in the state you live in. In Pennsylvania, the age of consent for sexual intercourse is 18. It is illegal to perform any sexual activity before the age of 18. According to the Pennsylvania Penal Code, any sex act with a person younger than 18 is a crime, though whether it is a misdemeanor or felony depends on the age of the people involved. If both parties are minors and agree to give consent, it is still illegal. Unless the minors are married, this crime is called statutory r*pe. Pennsylvania law defines sexual harassment as conduct that is either so severe or so pervasive that it creates an abusive environment. An example of sexual harassment is making sexually explicit comments or unwanted groping. Even if both parties are legal adults, if the attention unwelcome, then it still counts as a criminal act. The state of Pennsylvania also has specific laws regarding r*pe. The Pennsylvania Penal Code says r*pe is the use of force, threats of force, or fraud as a means of having non-consensual sexual intercourse with another person to whom the offender is not married. To be defined as r*pe, the sexual act must be undesired. R*pe is considered a felony, and the offender can be charged upwards of 8 years in state prison. In conclusion, laws concerning sexual harassment, age of consent, and r*pe will vary depending on the state you live in.
