The answer is yes. At the centre, we see the advantages of solving a problem internally. It is much faster and, generally, the person comes out of it less overwhelmed or hurt. If the person reported the harassment internally and if there was no response, that is almost inevitable because perhaps the person needs to try something else. If the person did not report it, it may still be a good idea to inform the employer of the situation so that they can take action.
On March 26th, 2013. See this statement in context.