Airport Security for Survivors
Airport security can be stressful for any traveler, but for some survivors of sexual assault the screening process is a little more sensitive. The following tips can help you navigate airport security to ensure a comfortable start to your trip.
Request a private screening
If you are asked to participate in a pat-down you can request a private screening. If you are traveling with someone else, they may accompany you. You may request for someone of the same gender to perform the security screening. Before the screening starts, let the staffer know if there is any reaction that could happen when you are touched or patted. A TSA officer will not ask you to lift or remove clothes to reveal sensitive areas.
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