secondary harassment; victimization after reporting harassment
Refers to retaliation, blame, or further mistreatment a person faces after reporting sexual or other harassment. Often used in workplace or institutional contexts. Compare セカンドハラスメント, which is a synonym.
See also: セカンドハラスメント
When I reported the sexual harassment to my boss, I then experienced secondary harassment.
To prevent secondary harassment, the response of the consultation desk is crucial.
Compound of 二次 (にじ, 'secondary') and ハラスメント (harassment). The term is a modern coinage reflecting increased awareness of workplace harassment issues.