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Sexual Assault and Accountability: How Cruise Lines Investigate (or Don’t)

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👁️ 74 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 56:47
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Self-reported, there's uh 48 instances uh so far that that are reported, 23 rapes um and 10 sexual assaults, which marks a two-year high.

One-third of the victims are minors think about that for a minute minors children you know one-third of the victims are minors

Don't rely upon others um to keep you safe and protect you.

Make friends fast. Um travel in packs um you know of girls um ladies make a few fast friends

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Buddy up: solo travelers should make fast friends and use a buddy system
✓Couples should monitor alcohol consumption and watch out for each other
✓Families should be the 'annoying parent' and not leave children unescorted
✓Demand FBI boarding at next US port and preserve security camera footage if assaulted
✓Do not accept drinks from strangers and watch them being poured

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Assuming FBI will investigate crimes at sea — FBI only has jurisdiction when ship calls at US port; demand FBI boarding at next US port
Thinking cruise ships are completely safe — Treat the ship like a 'strange city' and maintain vigilance, especially with alcohol
Not knowing who to report to if assaulted — Immediately report to medical infirmary, staff captain, and demand FBI involvement

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do cruise lines investigate sexual assaults?
QWhat are the legal requirements for proving negligence against cruise lines?
QWhat steps can solo travelers, couples, and families take to prevent victimization?
QAre offenders prosecuted criminally?
QWhat should you do if you are assaulted on a cruise?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Join us LIVE with Attorney Tom Scolaro, the founding partner of Scolaro Law, which is based in Miami. They specialize in personal injury, cruise, and maritime law. We will be covering how the reporting of sexual assaults is handled during a cruise vacation. Unfortunately, these types of cases can and do occur frequently enough that they are among the most common types of cases handled by the firm. We want to inform cruise travelers about the complexities of these types of cases. We'll be covering these key points: 1. Maritime law and cruise responsibilities 2. Case handling differences: passenger & crew 3. The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act 4. Security protocols, evidence failures, and underreporting We will also answer your questions during our live Q&A and Member Check-In. Be sure to join us for this special live event on Wednesday, August 20th at 3:30 pm ET. If you can't join us LIVE, the recorded version is preserved for replay at your convenience.