UNRELEASED. Hélène was the victim of sexual assault at work: “I was afraid people wouldn’t believe me”

2024-03-13T04:08:31.621Z

Highlights: Hélène was the victim of sexual assault at work: “I was afraid people wouldn’t believe me” She agreed to tell her story in this episode of the podcast “Dans les yeux d'Olivier” produced by Europe 1 Studio. At 20, Hélene is looking for a job in order to validate her diploma. One day when she reads an email on her boss's computer, she discovers photos of herself, taken during her job interview.

Olivier Delacroix goes to meet Hélène. This young woman was the victim of moral and sexual harassment from her boss. She agreed to tell her story in this episode of the podcast “Dans les yeux d'Olivier” produced by Europe 1 Studio. At 20, Hélène is looking for a job in order to validate her diploma. Still a student, the young woman does not yet know anything about the world of work. His job interview with this future boss lasts five hours and the man asks him very personal questions. One day when she finishes late, this director decides to take her back by car. During this journey, the man places his hands on the body of the young employee: Hélène is the victim of sexual touching. Paralyzed, Hélène is unable to react immediately. For her, she has no other choice but to stay in this company to validate her diploma. One day when she reads an email on her boss's computer, she discovers photos of herself, taken during her job interview. Shots centered on his chest. But she is not alone, other photos of young women, former employees, appear in these files. When Hélène subsequently tries to repel the attacker in his repeated actions, the employer punishes her by denigrating her: this is the beginning of moral harassment. Subsequently, she discovers that her work-study contract has been transformed into a permanent contract. To not let her go, the man then puts the young woman's diploma in danger. It's too much for Hélène who decides to reveal everything to her father. When she files a complaint, other women, victims of the same man, join forces. The man was sentenced to 18 months in prison and placed on the sex offenders register. In this episode of the podcast “Dans les yeux d'Olivier” produced by Europe 1 Studio, Hélène talks about the trauma she suffered and the stages of her reconstruction.