Sexual violence is a rampant issue across the United States, affecting thousands of people each year. While many of us recognize these actions as wrong and inappropriate, we can hesitate to intervene when we see someone acting in a sexually violent way toward another person. By promoting bystander intervention, we can all
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The aftermath of a sexual assault can be disorienting, confusing, and scary. You may not know how to seek help, how to report the crime to police, or whether you want to report the crime at all. While it is important for survivors to weigh their options and make an informed decision
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For years, Uber and Lyft have employed their drivers as independent contractors, allowing these companies to rely on a workforce without providing benefits required under employee designations and to limit their liability in lawsuits and insurance claims involving these individuals. However, California’s new AB-5 law, which came into effect at the beginning
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According to the News Times, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal called for ridesharing giants Uber and Lyft to take new steps to protect passengers from drivers accused of sexual abuse. His actions stem from two people in separate cases in Fairfield County who said they were assaulted by their rideshare driver. “Everywhere in
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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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The ride share industry is rapidly growing in the United States and around the world, but two major corporations hold the majority of the power: Uber and Lyft. Although these apps have two very similar interfaces and modes of operation, Uber and Lyft actually differ in a few key ways. With this
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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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Each year, thousands of people suffer from instances of sexual violence while riding in an Uber or Lyft. These actions can include inappropriate conversation, unwanted touching, and sexual assault, among many other invasive and unwanted behaviors and actions. In these situations, you may feel scared and unsure of what to do next.
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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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Gilberto Segura, an Uber Driver in Ewing Township, NJ, was arrested and charged with charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and two counts of aggravated sexual contact. According to area police, in the early morning of Friday, December 6, Segura picked up a female passenger from Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton. After
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