We can see from the case R. v. Kulkarni that the survivors (not victims) were reluctant to express any uncomfortableness from the instructor’s (the accused/offender) touching. They were at first confused and not sure what was happening, and then they relied on each other’s silence. This is the usual response most people will have when confronted with sexual harassment/assault. But if you are not sure, if you have to think about whether or not it was harassment or assault, almost always your gut feeling is right. The offenders are going to play the innocent. They will make you think you are sensitive and overthinking. But don’t be fooled! Trust your instinct and confront; you have every right to do so.
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