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A parent's guide to ending sexual harassment and assault

  • Written by Merle H. Weiner, Philip H. Knight Professor of Law, University of Oregon
imageTeaching kids early can help.

The resignation of three members of Congress – John Conyers, Al Franken and Trent Franks – should serve as a reminder to parents to talk to their children about sexual misconduct.

As a law professor with a focus on domestic and sexual violence, I know that the law alone does not deter sexual misbehavior....

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