Combatting Workplace Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Misconduct in the Federal Judiciary
“No American should suffer sexual misconduct, abuse, or harassment while on the job, yet it continues even in the halls of our judicial system where decisions about every aspect of our lives are made. The era of judges abusing their power and taking comfort in an environment that rewards silence and fear are over.” ~Norma J. Torres
The 30,000 employees of the Judiciary do not have the workplace protection laws that cover every other American. Congresswoman Torres, as a member of the Appropriations subcommittee that provides funding to the Judiciary, is working to improve the systems that protect Judiciary employees. After the Judiciary refused to fully comply with a federal audit of these systems, the Congresswoman is sharing information here. This hub of information is meant to provide details on the problem facing the Judiciary, a path to reform, support for survivors and those who have personally experienced unsafe work environments, and a place for current and former employees of the Judiciary to confidentially share information.
Resources for Current and Former Members of the Judiciary
- Ways to share information confidentially with Congresswoman Torres
- Resources to help victims of sexual harassment, assault, or workplace misconduct
Resource Hub:
- Path to Reform: Norma Torres
- Constitutional Basis for Congressional Oversight over the Judiciary Fact Sheet
- History and Evolution of the Administration of the Federal Judiciary Fact Sheet
- Summary of NAPA FJC Report on Systems to Prevent Workplace Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Misconduct in the Federal Judiciary
- Judge Kindred Case Study
- Full NAPA FJC Report
- Full Federal Judiciary Additional Actions Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Workplace Misconduct GAO Report