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After a sexual assault occurs, a survivor has multiple pathways to justice and healing. You can choose to pursue criminal charges against the perpetrator as well as a civil lawsuit for your damages. In a criminal case, your case may go to trial and you will need to present your case in

Any sexual act that occurs without consent is an act of sexual violence, and any instance of sexual violence can be deeply traumatizing. It is common for survivors to feel alone, afraid, and unsure what to do next. It can be difficult to know when to seek help and where to seek

Sexual violence is an all-encompassing term that refers to any sexual activity that occurs without the consent of the victim. It can include acts of physical violence, such as sexual assault or abuse, as well as electronic harassment, inappropriate comments, and stalking. Sexual assault is one of the most common forms of

Rideshare apps are a popular transportation option for millions of people around the world. Requesting a ride through a smartphone app is convenient and affordable—but it can also be a risky decision. Many passengers have reported their Uber drivers for violent and reckless behaviors, such as physical altercations, dangerous driving, and sexual

More Americans are using rideshare services than ever before. In fact, 36 percent of adults reported having taken an Uber or Lyft at least once. Usage among younger, more affluent adults in urban areas is even higher. However, while Uber and Lyft services are convenient and cost-effective for most, they do not

On Wednesday September 9, 2020, Jason Humberto Rodas an Uber driver from Garden Grove was arrested on charges of kidnapping, rape, and robbery in Santa Ana. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the victim is a 51-year-old woman. She called for an Uber driver at about 4 in the morning to

In September of 2019 we reported that Octavio Alvarez Gomez, a rideshare driver for Lyft and Uber in the Van Nuys, CA, area, had been charged with one count each of kidnapping to commit rape and rape of an unconscious person. As an update to this case, on September 8 of 2020, CBSLA

According to an article published on September 1, 2020, in the Los Angeles Times, the ridesharing giant Uber may face big fines for stonewalling the California Public Utilites Commission in regard to the company’s sexual assault data. Uber has spent nine months battling California regulators’ demands for detailed information on sexual harassment and

Sexual assault can impact your mind, body, and psychological well-being. Experiencing an assault can affect you for years after the event, leading to serious complications. Many survivors develop mental health conditions, severe reactions to triggering events, and unhealthy and dangerous coping mechanisms, among other adverse effects, following their assault. #1: Depression Depression

Sexual assault is a pervasive problem in the United States. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), approximately one person experiences sexual assault every 73 seconds. One child experiences sexual assault every nine minutes — and only 5 out of every 1,000 sexual assault perpetrators go to jail for