We were deeply saddened this week to read the news of a sexual assault allegedly perpetrated by a UberDC driver. According to media reports and court documents, an UberDC driver was arrested Saturday on a sexual abuse charge after a woman reported the assault to police last month. We hope this tragedy will help Uber […]
Location: I & 16th Street NW (Farragut West/ McPherson) Time: Daytime (9:30am-3:30pm) I was returning to the office after going for a walk. As I walked down I St while crossing 16th, a man was crossing in the opposite direction. He immediately changes his direction when he sees me and starts walking with me. “Can I hang […]
We’re elated to report that – following over a year of hard work by CASS and our coalition partners – the Sexual Assault Victims Rights Amendment Act of 2013 (SAVRAA) is poised for passage by the DC Council this Tuesday, April 8. SAVRAA is critical legislation to protect and ensure the fair and just treatment of those who report sexual assault in […]
This Thursday, we’re celebrating our 5th anniversary with a blowout party, the second annual “Lights, Camera (Collective!) Action!” In addition to live jazz, vegan snacks, an open bar by DC Brau, a photobooth, free massages and a silent auction featuring local loot, the event will feature live portraits (yes, drawn live!) by DC artist, Rose Jaffe! We spoke with […]
This month, CASS is celebrating five years of working to end public sexual harassment & assault in DC. But the movement to end street harassment in DC goes back DECADES! In the early 1920s, the “Anti-Flirt Club” was founded in DC to protect young women and girls from unwelcome attention from men in automobiles and […]