The Shield of Silence compellingly argues that sexual harassment and other negative behaviors will not be stopped unless the condition that drives victims and bystanders into silence - the overriding fear that reporting misconduct will result in retaliation - is eliminated.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-257) and index.

Learning to be quiet -- The pervasiveness of misconduct -- Building structures that victims can't access -- Do you see what I see? -- The power of assumptions -- the sound - and the cost - of silence -- Fighting back against backlash -- Beyond the hashtags: a blueprint for change -- Imagine.