Laci Hay was raped by her Uber driver. She is now fighting for legal rights to help sexual assault victims. Learn how Laci is using her experience to ensure that sexual assault perpetrators and those that enable them are held accountable under the law. Advocating for sexual assault survivors Madison Anderson, a
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For many sexual assault survivors, seeking accountability through the criminal justice system can be a very difficult task. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), only 9 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults will be referred to prosecutors, and only 5 out of every 1,000 assaults will end in
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Listen to these six brave women share their story about Uber and Lyft drivers and sexual assault. They are encouraging other survivors to “Speak Up”. Unfortunately, these are not rare cases. The reality is that thousands of women and men are raped or sexually assaulted every single year by Uber or Lyft
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If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you may have certain rights afforded to you. In 2016, the United States federal government passed the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act, a landmark piece of legislation that establishes rights for survivors of sexual assault and rape. These rights apply to federal sexual assault
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Any sexual act that occurs without consent is an act of sexual violence, and any instance of sexual violence can be deeply traumatizing. It is common for survivors to feel alone, afraid, and unsure what to do next. It can be difficult to know when to seek help and where to seek
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, many state and local governments are requiring residents to wear masks to prevent transmitting the virus. In areas where mandatory mask orders do not exist, retailers, restaurants, and other businesses are requiring patrons to wear a mask when visiting their locations. Although
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Lyft sexual assault survivor seeks to empower women to come forward ‘I have not heard anything from Lyft or had any support from them at all’ – Lyft sexual assault victim Tykaja Hall The case of 21-year-old Tykaja Hall is yet another example of how Lyft ignores customers and leaves them to
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A Lyft safety officer dismissed a blind rape victim’s complaint, telling her ‘we’ll cooperate with police if we need to’ Many disabled people are able to live independently but getting around can be challenging in a car-based society like ours. So, ride-hailing companies like Lyft can go a long way toward helping
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Jade was falsely imprisoned by her Lyft driver and says the company didn’t take her complaint seriously A birthday dinner took a disastrous turn when a young woman named Jade was held prisoner by her Lyft driver. Jade’s case is yet another example of why ride-hailing companies need more stringent safety regulations.
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Lyft rape victim hopes civil lawsuit will empower other victims to come forward An army veteran who is trained in self-defense was unable to defend herself against a Lyft driver who was determined to sexually assault her but says it’s “pointless” to blame herself. The victim, 35-year-old Erin, says she froze, panicked
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