New York City Online Sexual Harassment Lawyers
Our digital lives are more and more intertwined with our day-to-day lives every single day. However, social media – for all the good it does, and all the enjoyment it brings – also allows people a lot of access to you. And some of those people may see you as a potential victim.
At Eisenberg & Baum, LLP, we’re attorneys who represent victims of online sexual harassment, and sexual harassment of all kinds. We’re dedicated to our victims, listening to their stories and understanding their struggles. And we go after the people who victimized you with toughness and relentlessness, fighting to hold them accountable for the pain they’ve caused.
What Is Online Or Virtual Sexual Harassment?
Online sexual harassment is sexual harassment that happens in online communities such as social media. Online harassment is not dramatically different than sexual harassment in other areas, because it is unwanted sexualized attention. However, what sets it apart is where it happens.
The internet.
Victims of online sexual harassment may know their harasser personally, or they may not. All that has to happen is consistent, ongoing unwanted contact and the pain and suffering that causes, including such acts as:
- Sending unsolicited sexual messages or images: Harassers may send inappropriate or explicit content without the recipient’s consent.
- Cyberstalking: Repeatedly sending messages or engaging in behavior that creates fear or distress for the victim.
- Nonconsensual sharing of intimate images: Distributing or threatening to distribute private sexual images or videos without the person’s consent.
- Sexual coercion: Pressuring or blackmailing someone into engaging in sexual acts or sharing intimate content.
- Creating fake profiles: Using someone’s personal information to create fake profiles for malicious purposes.
- Public shaming or doxxing: Sharing personal information with the intent to shame or harm the victim.
In fact, one of the key places where online sexual harassment can start is for remote workers.
What Are Common Examples Of Online Sexual Harassment In Remote Work?
Remote workers have many advantages over people working in a traditional office setting, but there are disadvantages, too. One such problem is that being a voice on the phone or a name in an email to someone is dehumanizing. Once a person has dehumanized you, it’s a short step to them victimizing you.
Often online sexual harassment can include:
- Inappropriate messages or emails
- Video call misconduct
- Unwanted invitations to personal social media
- Sharing offensive content
- Pressure for virtual intimacy
- Unwelcome comments on appearance
- Creating or sharing deepfakes
These are not simple, minor or harmless actions. Even if police and other authorities tend to turn a blind eye to them, we absolutely will not. We will hold the person harassing you accountable and speak for you in court.
Can Victims Of Virtual Sexual Harassment File A Claim In New York?
Absolutely, yes. If you’re a victim of online sexual harassment you can file a lawsuit in New York against those harassing you. The nature of online anonymity may make filing a claim somewhat more difficult, but we will not let up until you see results.
You do not deserve to be objectified, threatened or targeted simply because of your presence in online communities. Every community deserves to be safe, and we aim to help you preserve your safety.
We’re here to fight for you, and also answer the questions you have, like:
- What constitutes online sexual harassment in New York City?
- What laws protect against online sexual harassment in New York City?
- How can victims document and report online harassment?
Once we start working for you, we will not stop until you get the compensation you deserve.
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Our motto is “advocacy for everyone” but that also means advocacy for you. Being the target of online sexual harassment is a nightmare, and it feels like you cannot escape it. But we’re on your side and we will hold those targeting you accountable, as well as the platforms or businesses enabling this behavior.
Reach out to us for a free consultation to find out more about your case and get your questions answered. Call or send an email using this online form.