"It's a relief ... Women have different reactions to this; this could be traumatic. I don't want this to happen anymore," said Marquand. (By Jennifer Sullivan, October 23, 2014; The Seattle Times: JIt's a Relief,' Victim Says, as Alleged Serial Groper Charged)
Marquand says that she reported what happened to the Seattle Police but left the station feeling that the police didn't take her complaint seriously.
Luckily, she later confronted Sharma and was able to take his picture. She posted the photo on her Twitter and Face-book accounts. Therein, she wrote, "This dude groped me in Seattle yesterday. Cops didn't want the picture." (ibid)
Marquand's bold move forced the Seattle Police to react quickly. The case had become too publicized in the area, resulting in a dozen additional complaints by women accusing Sharma of groping them.
"My main concern was the way they handle cases like this ... I think they (Seattle Police) know they are on watch now, they are aware if they don't perform their duties correctly people are going to do something about it." (ibid)
A 32 year-old Indian woman from Manipur was groped by a horde of men following a traffic accident that wasn't her fault.
The victim, a theatre artiste and playwright was driving home from work. Following a stop a speeding motorcycle struck the back of her vehicle, damaging the bumper.
The victim exited her car and then viewed the damage. At this time the motorcyclist began to shout vulgarities at her. A horde of men who happened to be in the area joined the motorcyclist. The woman told The Hindu that the horde teased and abused her.
The worried woman took notice of a traffic policeman nearby. Assuming that he was there to serve and protect the public she rushed to him. Shockingly, the officer allegedly took hold of her shoulders and then pushed her away.
This was exactly what the horde wanted to see. Soon after, they started to grope the poor woman. Unbelievably, the policeman convinced the motorcyclist to leave the scene. Meanwhile, according to the victim, the horde continued to humiliate her.
The victim stated that the policeman had said to her, nyou don't know Kannada. you don't belong to this place." (December 7, 2012; The Hindu: Woman Groped by mob, Slapped by Constable after Accident)
Nevertheless, the woman tried to physically stopping the motorcyclist from leaving the scene. The policeman dragged her away and then slapped her. With strong resolve the woman took out her mobile phone and started taking pictures of the motorcyclist. Seeing this, the horde became more violent, pulling on her clothes and taunting her.
One man within the horde removed his shirt, another exposed himself. The motorcyclist was able to slither away during the commotion. The ordeal lasted around 15 minutes; the abrupt end was initiated by the appearance of a patrol vehicle.
The woman, still bent on seeing justice, went to the Basavanagudi Police Station wherein she filed a complaint. Judging from what'd ensued earlier justice will likely not be served.
Voyeurism is a form of non-physical groping, which, in the voyeur's imagination can reach full penetration, or anything else he or she desires. Voyeurism is a mental disorder wherein a person receives sexual enjoyment and pleasure through covert eyeing of persons who are undressing, performing a sexual act, or other personal activities. The voyeur tries to stay out of sight, hence the designation "Peeping Tom'. This category of sexual deviants are usually non-violent, unless there are other sexual behavioural abnormalities, or for some reason advances to the physical contact stage. As with all sexually deviant acts, it is always a possibility.
Porn addiction is prevalent among voyeurs. Furthermore, some voyeurs are pedophiles.
Modern Technology has added a new kind of voyeurism, something that can be quite devastating to victims. Some victims need psychotherapy or some other form of counselling following the discovery of this hostile intrusion.
The National Center for Victims of Crime defines video voyeurism as Jnon-consensual photographic or video recording in persons in a state of undress or nudity in places where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy," (Alex Saez, eHow Contributor; eHow.com: What is Video Voyeurism?)
Video voyeurism is illegal in all 50 states classified as a misdemeanour in most states a minority of states consider it a felony. The Video Voyeurism Prevention Act of 2004 has further solidified the illegality of video voyeurism.
Video voyeurism is not a joking matter. Victims, almost always females, are violated whether they discover the voyeur's doings or not. The voyeur has the option of blasting the images, perhaps nude images, onto the internet where everyone can see the victim's body. Lives and perhaps marriages can be destroyed. Embarrassment, humiliation, anger, frustration, and depression can result.
Some voyeurs are quite aggressive, placing their device underneath a woman's skirt while she's sitting on a restroom stall stool.
In February 2014, Robert Gasho was caught taking a cell phone picture of a boy between the cracks of the bathroom stall.
Luckily, the boy caught on to what'd ensued. He told his father.
Aggravating factors in this case include the police finding pornographic images on Gasho's phone, He was on parole, and was a sex offender. As such, He received a 3 year sentence.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
Sexual harassment involves any unwelcome or aversive sexual advance or action resulting in an uncomfortable environment. It can happen in private, at work, or in a public area. However, in work situations it's usually more difficult for the victim to escape or leave the perpetrator. Anyone can be harassed, although most perpetrators are men who sexually harass women, homosexual and lesbian harassment also occurs.
In work environments owners and supervisors have an important obligation and responsibility to maintain a sexual- harassment-free environment, which must also include the conduct of clients.
Sexual harassment comes in many forms. However, one common denominator regarding the behaviour is that it is unwelcome by the victim, and the offender often knows