This Proposed Legislation Would Address Sexploitation in the Transportation Industry
The Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act was introduced today by Rep. Peter DeFazio, and endorsed by the National Center on Sexual Exploitation, a non-partisan nonprofit in Washington DC. Alarmed by incidents of sexual assault and harassment occurring in public transportation—especially on airlines—NCOSE has long advocated for the transportation sector to do more…
Upcoming Battles in 2019
Every year, brings new victories, challenges, and opportunities to our advocacy efforts. As we turn towards 2019, we urgently need your help to continue the trail of success we’ve had. Here are some upcoming battles where we need your help: Advocating with The Dirty Dozen List Since 2013, The Dirty Dozen List campaign has targeted…
Airplane Passenger Caught Reading Porn In-Flight
“There are some things that should never be done on a plane – and looking at porn is one of them. But one passenger was shocked to see the person next to them on a flight doing just that,” reported The Irish Sun (WARNING: original article contains sexual imagery) While on a flight from Miami International Airport, one…
Man Performs Sexual Act on Airplane, Woman Claims United Paid Her ‘Hush Money’
Sexual harassment and assault on airplanes is a growing crisis in America. Countless stories have hit headlines, showing the vast scope of this issue. Airlines are chronically ill-prepared to address the growing problem of pornography on airplanes and the ensuing culture of sexual harassment that this fosters. To raise awareness about this issue, we started our…
Former Flight Attendant Exposes Lack of Airline Employee Training to Combat Sexual Misconduct
The following is a guest post written by Renae Powers I used to be a flight attendant, which is something that I am proud and happy to say. Being a part of the airline industry is an experience that I will always cherish! As a flight attendant, I learned so many things, like how hard…
United Airlines Crew Joked When Man Started Masturbating Openly
Genevieve Pascolla was traveling from London to Chicago on June 4th. During the flight, she awoke from a nap to a disturbing sight. The man sitting next to her was masturbating underneath a blanket mid-flight. Pascolla and the woman next to her notified the flight attendants who confirmed the man was masturbating in public. After…
The FBI Says Sexual Assaults on Flights Increasing ‘At An Alarming Rate’
When an individual is sexually harassed or assaulted in-flight, they are trapped in an enclosed environment with limited options for movement. Intimidation that prevents individuals from speaking out, and ill-trained in-flight staff who are not prepared to handle such complaints, can converge to leave individuals suffering in silence. The FBI is now reporting that sexual…