From fancy dinners to bars to house parties, drinking alcohol is common in social situations. However, alcohol can severely impair our motor skills, memory, decision-making, and ability to determine whether or not we are in a dangerous situation. In addition, perpetrators of sexual violence can use alcohol to coerce or trap their
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Millions of people around the world drive and use rideshare services like Uber and Lyft on a daily basis. These apps present themselves as a safe, reliable, and affordable way to move around — but in reality, thousands of people have experienced acts of violence while using these platforms. If you use
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Sexual violence encompasses a number of physical, electronic, and verbal actions — including street harassment, also known as catcalling. People who are the victims of street harassment can feel afraid and violated, often choosing to ignore the perpetrator instead of starting an argument that can potentially lead to violent situations. However, we
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Sexual assault is an unfortunately common crime across the United States — and it can happen anywhere. From parties to ride-shares to in private residences, perpetrators of sexual assault can cause severe damage to the lives of survivors in many contexts. Avoiding and preventing sexual assault is often out of our control,
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Sexual assault is an incredibly damaging and heinous crime, and laws across the United States prosecute it as such. However, different states may have different definitions when it comes to concepts of consent and sexual violence. In addition, different states assign varying civil and criminal penalties to sexual assault cases. If you
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In today’s world, understanding self-defense is as important as ever, especially for women. From traveling alone for business to using ride share services like Uber or Lyft, many abusers and perpetrators of sexual assault can commit heinous crimes and acts of violence against women. However, women across can protect themselves if they
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Intimate partner violence, also known as dating violence and domestic violence, is unfortunately prevalent across the United States. However, many people involved in abusive relationships have trouble coming forward, seeking help, or leaving their perpetrators due to fear and unfamiliarity with the resources available to them. If you or someone you know
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While sexual violence is a widespread problem across the United States, there are many myths that surround it. Many people can believe that sexual violence falls under a single definition, or that most people who report sexual violence are not telling the truth. These myths can make it more difficult for survivors
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Assault on December 18, 2019
Kyle Lane, an Uber Driver in Chattanooga, TN, will receive two years of probation after pleading guilty to inappropriately touching a passenger. He pled guilty to false imprisonment in order to avoid the more serious charge of sexual battery. He also pled guilty to unlawful exposure. Lane was sentenced to probation for two
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Ahmed Elgaafary, an Uber driver in the Philadelphia area, was sentenced to 7 to 20 years in prison on Tuesday, December 17, after being found guilty of multiple sexual assault charges after he raped an intoxicated passenger. To add insult to injury, Elgaafary charged her $150 for vomiting in his vehicle. A
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