We Need To Talk About How These Three High School Students Are Helping Unknowing Victims Avoid Date-Rape

Three high school students in Miami, Florida developed a way to detect common date-rape drugs.

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On May 25, 2017

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It Began As A School Project

Until the girl's research inspired them to dig deeper. The three discovered that date rape does not only involve sexual assault, but can also create victims of sex trafficking.

Soon, they began developing an effective solution to try and reduce any instances of rape.

Our impact is just to help people feel safe in their surroundings and be aware of what’s going on and just to make sure that where they are, and what they are drinking, is safe.

Susana Cappello

On their motivation for designing a date-rape drug detector.

5 Facts About Date Rape

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Date rape drugs can render the victim unconscious and limit memory.
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Typically, these date rape drugs are odorless and tasteless, which makes them difficult to detect when mixed in with alcoholic drinks.
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Date rape is the most common form of rape (1 in 4 girls are expected to fall victim to rape or attempted rape before they reach 25!).
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While most victims of rape tend to be women, men are not safe – they can be raped too!
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Protect yourself by not accepting drinks from others or leaving your drink unattended with strangers.

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