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Brian Edwards

Addressing Rape in Four Minutes or Less: Dating App Reps Left Unprepared to Respond to Assault Victims

At OkCupid and other dating apps, moderators are expected to resolve customer claims of sexual assault in minutes — and with no special training.

Tinder and OkCupid Could Soon Let You Background Check Your Date — for a Price

Dogged by questions about sexual violence, Match Group — which owns Tinder, Hinge, Match.com, OkCupid, PlentyofFish and others — is investing in a company that aims to enable background checks on apps. Some legislators say it’s not enough.

How to Report a Sexual Assault to a Dating App

Readers told us it was confusing and difficult to report sexual assault, rape or abuse to popular dating apps. Here’s what you need to know.