BART launches campaign to end gender-based violence on its trains
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As part of an initiative to end gender-based violence on BART s transit system, the BART Board of Directors committed to a partnership with Alliance for Girls. More action regarding safety is expected to be taken in the upcoming weeks, specifically with safety reforms aimed at protecting young women of color.
In a joint press conference with several community leaders Friday, BART announced the launch of Not One More Girl, an initiative to re-imagine safety on public transit and end gender-based violence.
Haleema Bharoocha, advocacy manager for Alliance for Girls, began the initiative before partnering with several other organizations that advocate for communities of color and LGBTQ+ people. In partnership with these organizations, Bharoocha said they presented the BART general manager with a “12-point action plan” to increase rider safety, including reimagining harassment reporting mechan