Remedies Under Criminal Law

Sexual harassment can amount to a crime. This could be, for example, sexual assault or criminal harassment. There are a number of remedies and options that may be available.

When a Crime Is Reported

When you report criminal sexual harassment to the police, you can:

ask for a peace bond if you reasonably fear for your safety
apply for victims' compensation
access Victim Services

When There Is Criminal Conviction

If the police charge the harasser and they are convicted of a crime, the court can:

order the harasser to have no contact with you
place the harasser on probation
order the harasser to pay you restitution to cover expenses you have incurred or damages to your property
fine the harasser
sentence the harasser to jail time

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