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The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Rimon Kazzoo, a Lyft driver in Chicago, was arrested on Wednesday, May 20th, and faces a felony count of criminal sexual assault in connection to an incident that occurred on the evening of December 5th, 2018. According to Assistant State’s Attorney James Murphy, Kazzoo picked up the 26-year-old woman

In sexual assault cases, maintaining the confidentiality of survivors is incredibly important. Survivors need the time, space, and resources to recover from the assault, and if someone violates their trust, it can become even more difficult to begin the healing process. To protect survivors, there are certain privacy rights that prosecutors, advocates,

Sexual assault is prevalent and frequent on college campuses across the United States. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men experience sexual assault while in college. If you are a parent whose child will soon leave for college, it is

Sexual assault cases, like all criminal cases, rely on evidence that proves that the perpetrator committed the act of violence. However, proving sexual assault cases can be difficult, since certain pieces of evidence common in other cases may not be present. As a result, prosecutors and law enforcement officers alike look for

Sexual violence can occur anywhere and to anyone. Seeking help for assault can be difficult, and without proper planning, you may not know or have the opportunity to access the resources available to you. Creating a safety plan, or a course of action that you take to protect yourself in a dangerous

An article published by Bloomberg, reports that Uber Technologies Inc. must face negligence claims by a woman who says she mistakenly got into a car bearing the company’s windshield decal. The woman was subsequently raped by the driver. U.S. Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Corley in San Francisco ruled on Friday, May 1, that the

Sexual assault is a highly traumatic event. Its aftermath can lead to significant mental health issues for survivors, including the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and more. However, many treatment options are available for survivors — and when healing progresses, so does Post-Traumatic Growth. The Definition of Post-Traumatic Growth

On Tuesday, April 28th, Gebrehiwot G. Gebriye, a Lyft driver in Salt Lake City, UT, was arrested for investigation of forcible sexual abuse on a female passenger. According to investigators the woman said that she had been out drinking with friends when she requested a ride to a home in Fontana. At

The aftermath of sexual assault can feel disorienting and scary. You may be unsure what to do next, how to seek help, or whether or not help is available near you. When you need help following sexual assault, the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline can connect you to local resources. You can

Books have the power to speak to our experiences, and to give us insight into the experiences of others. For sexual assault survivors, finding a work that deals with sexual assault in an empowering way can provide the comfort, support, and strength necessary to seek help. The following titles are some of