'I too got in the taxi. I too expected safety. I too was raped' - support for victims grows as people share stories on social media

She said it was vital that victims, particularly those who may have been intoxicated or have taken drugs, 'never blame themselves'.

The person, who posted about their experience in the wake of Raymond Shorten's conviction for the rape of two young female passengers two years ago, said they were doing so in solidarity with the two victims, in a bid to stop sexual assaults and rapes.

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