Safety Tips

Service dogs can provide a number of benefits for people who need assistance with daily tasks or who suffer from conditions that affect their daily lives. While we often associate service dogs with people who have physical health conditions, such as blindness or seizures, these animals can provide a number of benefits

After experiencing a sexual assault, a survivor may experience significant emotional distress and mental turmoil. These symptoms often require treatment from mental health professionals, and many survivors attend therapy sessions, receive medications to treat mental illnesses, and speak to counselors. Survivors may also attend support groups, or gatherings of people who have

When you experience sexual assault, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. You may be unsure what your next steps should be, or what your legal options are for seeking justice against the perpetrator. If you choose to pursue civil and/or criminal action, you will need to file your case by a specific deadline

Sexual assault affects thousands of people each year. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), there are approximately 433,648 victims of sexual assault each year in the United States — and even with such high instances of sexual violence, only 230 out of every 1,000 sexual assault cases are

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

Kidnapping is a major public safety issue in the United States for adults as well as children, especially with the rise of rideshare platforms across the country. Many people report attempted kidnappings by Uber and Lyft drivers, and individuals posing as these drivers have also attempted to kidnap unsuspecting passengers. If you

Sexual assault is a heinous crime that can have a significant impact on each aspect of a survivor’s life — and without proper healing and justice, overcoming assault can be a momentous challenge. While many people understand the physical realities of sexual assault, many fail to understand how deeply an act of

Human trafficking and sexual exploitation are serious crimes that often occur undetected in the United States. A trafficked person may seem like he or she is traveling with a friend, parent, or significant other, and the people who provide services to him or her may not realize the danger he or she

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

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