What if I just called her but didn’t say anything that could cause her to fear for her safety?
By: Hershberglaw
Date: September 13, 2022
Safety can also include freedom from actual or anticipated psychological harm. The state of mind of the person alleging harassment is a relevant factor. If it is determined that the he or she did have what he or she considered to be a reasonable fear, the next step for a judge to take is to determine how a “reasonable person” would have felt in similar circumstances. The gender of the person alleging the assault and the history and circumstances of the case are to be taken into account in making this objective determination.
