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Sexual assault survivors need significant support to heal from their trauma and seek justice against the perpetrators of sexual violence. Sexual assault victim advocacy groups and services are organizations composed of volunteers dedicated to supporting survivors and connecting them to the resources they need. If you are interested in joining an advocacy

Dozens of women who were sexually assaulted by Lyft drivers are demanding that the rideshare company implement new policies that will help protect customers from predator-drivers. And they’re suing Lyft to make sure those changes happen. Estey & Bomberger filed a lawsuit against Lyft in December 2019 and currently represents more than

“Lyft is fostering a vile and dangerous business practice and that is why I’m suing” – Lyft rape victim Caroline Miller  Cartersville, Georgia resident Caroline Miller celebrated her 21st birthday on Aug. 30, 2019, partying with friends past midnight and leaving her car near where she works. Caroline was at home when

According to a report from the Boulder Daily Camera, Zachary Orion Roper, a former University of Colorado Boulder student accused of raping a female student after a sorority event last year has had his trial rescheduled for October. Roper, 21, is scheduled for a five-day trial starting October 19th on charges of

According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), 1 in 6 American women and 1 in 33 American men will experience sexual violence during their lifetimes. Out of these cases, only 1 in 4 will result in a police report. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, fewer survivors may file a

The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on many industries, including ridesharing. With fewer people traveling at less frequent rates, companies like Uber and Lyft are seeing major economic downturns — and Uber recently announced a new feature called Uber Hourly to combat this slumping business. The company will now offer hourly

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you may have heard the term SART while searching for support resources near you. SART stands for Sexual Assault Response Team, and this term often also accompanies SANE, which stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. These professionals help provide care to sexual assault survivors

Lyft driver Robert W. Sauvager was found guilty of sexual assault and battery and will spend 5 years in prison. Sauvager faced a sentence of 20 years, but had 15 years suspended after he plead guilty to aggravated sexual assault and battery. In November 2019, police say that Sauvager sexually assaulted a passenger

Yahoo Finance reports on how the team at Estey & Bomberger is alarmed that Lyft, with its well documented sexual assault history and failure to address predatory drivers, is being given access to vulnerable women through a recently announced agreement with the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN). Lyft and RAINN

Sexual assault can impact a survivor physically and emotionally. In fact, sexual violence survivors often experience significant psychological impacts, both in the short term and in the long term. These effects can lead to the development of unhealthy coping mechanisms, substance abuse, and mental illnesses such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety,