Talking Points: The Aftermath Of The Teague Scandal
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- The director of a center for sexual assault and harassment victims at the University of Minnesota says it has been getting more calls in the wake of the sexual assault scandal involving the university's former athletic director.
Three women have come forward with claims that former Athletic Director Norwood Teague sexually harassed them.
While Teague has resigned, questions continue about whether there might be more victims.
It was only after two university employees came forward with sexual harassment claims that two gender discrimination complaints against Teague emerged.
One complaint was settled by Teagues' former employer, Virginia Commonwealth University, for $125,000.
The university settled another discrimination complaint for $175,000. And while Teague's case has drawn headlines, those who work with victims say sexual harassment and workplace discrimination remain a quiet epidemic affecting both women and men from all walks of life.
The University of Minnesota's Aurora Center counsels victims who come to them for help. The director of the Aurora Center, Katie Eichele, was a guest on WCCO Sunday Morning. She said since news of the Teague scandal broke the center has gotten more calls.
"We do have folks coming in, learning more about our services," she said. "Whenever there is more publicity around incidents, we do get more inquiries."
Eichele says the fact that the women making complaints against Teague have come forward publicly will make it easier for victims to come forward in other cases.
The Aurora Center is sponsoring an event for victims Tuesday night called "Break The Silence" at Boom Island in Minneapolis.
