Our society can perpetuate behaviors, statements, and systems that harm survivors of sexual assault significantly, making it difficult to report and seek justice for sexual violence. This is largely due to rape culture, a phenomenon where a society creates and fosters an environment in which rape is normalized and excused in our
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Survivors of sexual assault deserve to seek justice against their perpetrators without judgement or blame from their communities. Unfortunately, many survivors face acts of scrutiny after coming forward — and victim blaming is an all-too-common occurrence. Instead of focusing on supporting the survivor and ending sexual violence in their own communities, some
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One of the most common myths surrounding sexual assault cases is that men never experience this type of abuse, and if male sexual assault does occur, it only happens in prisons. However, research shows that approximately 1 in 6 men have suffered from sexual abuse or sexual assault — and the actual
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The San Francisco Public Press reports that on Thursday, March 12th, the California Public Utilities Commission unanimously voted to rescind an obscure footnote that granted sweeping confidentiality to safety reports that must be filed by Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing companies about accidents and assaults connected with their services across the state,
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Sexual assault is a traumatic experience to live through, both physically and emotionally. Survivors often feel a whirlwind of emotions, from extreme anger and sadness to feeling numb and experiencing dissociation — and all of these emotions are valid and common. However, some survivors may face stigma or victim blaming because their
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Although sexual assault occurs at high rates throughout the United States, it is a widely misunderstood crime. Our societal views, personal prejudices, and glamorization of sexual violence in the media can all contribute to significant misconceptions people have about sexual assault. These misconceptions can cause serious harm, especially to survivors who try
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Taking care of our planet now is vital to ensuring environmental health for future generations, especially as the impacts of climate change become more and more apparent. Many of us try to reduce our carbon emissions by relying on alternative forms of transportation, such as using public transit, purchasing zero-emissions vehicles, and
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WBAL-TV in Baltimore reports that Joshua Robinson, a former Uber driver accused of raping his passenger who pleaded guilty in the case is out on probation. Robinson faces a 10-year sentence in prison if he violates his probation. A woman, who declined being identified, came to see Robinson face a judge Wednesday, March 4th,
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If you use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft on a daily basis, you understand how difficult it can be to communicate with your driver. From uncertainty about pick-up spots to language barriers, these communication issues can impact your experience using these services. To combat these issues, Uber is taking greater
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While sexual assault is a rampant issue across the United States, statistics from law enforcement fail to capture the scope of the problem because many survivors do not report these crimes to the police. According to the United States Department of Justice, survivors do not report approximately 80% of sexual assaults and
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