ABSTRACT
Sexual misconduct exists within sport. In fact, it is likely that most, if not all, of the reader reading this chapter know a survivor of sexual misconduct and while the people may not be used to framing the issue in this way, it is also likely that they also know a perpetrator of sexual misconduct – even when the people are unaware of the harm they inflicted. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. To be the best support possible, never minimize any act of sexual misconduct because all acts of sexual misconduct are traumatic. Experiencing sexual misconduct is traumatic whether it be stalking, sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape or abuse, cyber harassment, sexual exploitation, or degrading sexual imagery. Supporting someone through the trauma of sexual misconduct is emotionally intense work and can create vicarious trauma.
