Sexual harassment education is the explanation of what sexual harassment is, how to identify it, how best to prevent it and how to report it - as well as the offering of tools which can help individuals better understand sexual harassment. Employers and educational institutions often provide sexual harassment education to their staff and students. Studies show that doing so may lower the instances of sexual harassment that occur, as employees and students understand exactly what it is and that strict consequences are given to those who violate sexual harassment policies. Individuals who feel that they have been victimized should consider hiring or at least speaking with a sexual harassment attorney. An attorney knows whether a case is strong or not and can help you determine what moves to make next and how to approach the situation.