Sexual Harassment And Assault: Has Anything Changed Since #MeToo?
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A total of 22 women have filed lawsuits accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct.
Recent allegations against Florida congressman Matt Gaetz and New York governor Andrew Cuomo have also made disturbing, high profile headlines.
Has anything changed since the Me Too movement?
Where are we currently, as a country, in understanding sexual harassment and assault?
Are we evolving at all in the way we treat accusers and the accused?
Today, experts join us to discuss these issues and more, and to field listeners' questions.
Craig Cohen fills in for Ernie Manouse.
Guests are:
- Investigations editor and co-owner of Defector Media
- Author of "There's Nothing Complicated about the Deshaun Watson Lawsuits"
Leticia Manzano:
- Manager of Sexual Violence Survivor Services for Houston Area Women's Center
Houston Public Media reporter Matt Harab also joins Craig with latest developments in the Watson case.
Resources
Texas Department of Family Protective Services: 1-800-252-5400
Houston Area Women's Center Domestic Violence Hotline: (713) 528-2121
Houston Area Women's Center Sexual Assault Hotline: (713) 528-RAPE (7273)
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