We must all remember that the harm that has been inflicted on those who have experienced harassment and assault will not diminish when people who have done nothing wrong suffer the consequences of false accusations.
Colleges do a poor job of screening applicants for prior history of sexual misconduct in the workplace. A sociologist and a law professor explain how that can change.
There’s also a danger of false reporting, which can have several dire consequences.
An amazing idea, but sadly, many people don’t report sexual harassment, especially if it occurs in the workplace.
I found this open-access database for academic sexual misconduct allegations in the United States.
https://academic-sexual-misconduct-database.org/
The United Nations keeps a global database of misconduct allegations (including sexual abuse and exploitation allegations).
This could help employers to screen candidates during the interview process, thus tackling future abuse cases before they occur.
These panic buttons are better than restraining orders.
The UK has panic buttons for domestic abuse victims.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/duchess-cornwall-hails-magic-secret-panic-alarms-domestic-abuse/
Check out this discreet panic button that is hidden inside jewellery.
A panic button that alerts police in case of an assault
(6 upvotes)A smart wristband with a panic button
(4 upvotes)Uber has a “panic button” feature in the app that immediately sends the trip details and location to the police.
https://www.uber.com/newsroom/emergencybutton/
This has been done in India. Public buses are equipped with panic buttons to help curb sexual assaults.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/6/3/india-orders-panic-buttons-for-women-installed-on-buses