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Understanding Sexual Assault

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This module will help you understand the actions that are never tolerated when using Uber.

Things to Remember

  • Uber’s Community Guidelines prohibit sexual assault or misconduct of any kind
  • Sexual assault and misconduct refer to sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the other person
  • Sexual assault is against the law
  • Uber has a no sex rule — so you should never inappropriately touch or kiss people you don’t know or engage in any sexual activity with other riders or driver-partners
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Need to talk?

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or harassment, help is available 24/7 at the National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone at 800.656.HOPE or chat at online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es.

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Appropriate Social Interactions

This module will help you understand appropriate social interactions, regardless of whether or not you know the person, during a trip.

Uber’s Community Guidelines were developed to help make every experience feel safe and respectful. Aggressive, confrontational, and harassing behavior is not allowed. Additionally, sexual activity is prohibited while using the Uber app, during a trip or on a delivery, regardless of whether or not you know the person or they give their consent. This means activities such as sexual intercourse, solicitation of sexual activity, masturbation, or exposure of sexual body parts is not allowed.

UBER'S COMMUNITY GUIDELINES BROWSE MODULES

Need to talk?

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or harassment, help is available 24/7 at the National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone at 800.656.HOPE or chat at online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es.

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Appropriate Behavior in a Shared Space

This module will help you understand appropriate behavior and how to respect each other's privacy during a trip.

Remember, using Uber is a shared experience and everyone has a role to play in creating a safe environment. Respecting people’s privacy and the shared space is important. This means you should not take photos or videos of others without their consent or display or view inappropriate or pornographic content in the car.

Note: If a driver-partner is using a recording device, such as a dashcam, local regulations may require them to fully disclose that riders are being recorded and obtain consent. Learn more here.

UBER'S COMMUNITY GUIDELINES BROWSE MODULES

Need to talk?

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or harassment, help is available 24/7 at the National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone at 800.656.HOPE or chat at online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es.

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Respecting Personal Space

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This module will help you understand appropriate body language and gestures during a trip.

Things to Remember

  • Be mindful of prolonged eye contact as this behavior can make others feel uncomfortable
  • Explicit gestures and physical or sexual contact between riders, driver-partners, and co-riders are prohibited by Uber’s Community Guidelines
  • If a rider falls asleep in the car, you may want to try raising your voice or turning up the music to wake them
UBER'S COMMUNITY GUIDELINES BROWSE MODULES

Need to talk?

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or harassment, help is available 24/7 at the National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone at 800.656.HOPE or chat at online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es.

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Comfortable Conversations

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This module will help you understand what conversation topics are appropriate during a trip.

Things to Remember

  • Asking someone how their day is going is an easy way to figure out if they want to talk
  • General topics like movies, music, or the weather can keep conversations respectful
  • Questions that may seem harmless such as “are you single?” or “are you heading home tonight?” can be intrusive and invade someone's sense of privacy or safety
  • Flirting and making explicit remarks are unacceptable per Uber’s Community Guidelines
UBER'S COMMUNITY GUIDELINES BROWSE MODULES

Need to talk?

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by sexual assault or harassment, help is available 24/7 at the National Sexual Assault Hotline via phone at 800.656.HOPE or chat at online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es.

800.656.HOPE LIVE CHAT

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The Laws In Your State: Alaska

Alaska

From the definition of rape to a person's ability to consent—the laws about sexual violence vary from state to state. Learn more about laws in Alaska.
Rape and Sexual Assault Crime Definitions

How does your state define sexual assault crimes?

Consent

There are a number of factors that determine if a person legally consents, from their age to whether they're incapacitated. Learn about consent in your state.

Mandatory Reporting

Do you suspect that a child or elderly person is being sexually abused? Find out when you’re required to contact the authorities, and how to do so.

Criminal Statutes of Limitations

Even if the crime took place years ago, there may still be time to prosecute. Find out details of your state’s statute of limitations.

Termination of Rapists' Parental Rights

Find out if your state blocks rapists from asserting parental rights, such as custody and visitation, over children conceived as a result of their crime.

Confidentiality Laws

Are you thinking of getting help but worried about confidentiality? Find out how your state protects conversations between victims and sexual assault service providers.

HIV/AIDS Testing of Sex Offenders

Find out if your state allows — or requires — HIV/AIDS testing of suspected or convicted sex offenders.

Lawfully Owed DNA

Does your state require people arrested or convicted of sex crimes to provide a DNA sample?

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