RAINN joined discussions with the Department of Education to highlight the importance of ensuring the safety and security of college students.
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Latest News| Aug 7, 2020
RAINN’s New App Offers Support Anytime, Anywhere
The just-released RAINN app offers survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the effects of trauma. “Anyone can use the app,” said Sorensen. “Whether you’re a survivor, a loved one looking to get support, or any person looking to learn more about how to prevent sexual violence and support survivors. We’re here for you.”
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Aug 07, 2020
Title IX During COVID-19
Returning to college campuses this fall will undoubtedly look unfamiliar for many college students, and for students who are survivors of sexual assault, navigating resources and reporting may be more challenging due to COVID-19. “Remote learning doesn’t mean sexual violence stops,” said Keeli Sorensen, vice president of victim services at RAINN. “We need to ensure that students are able to learn in a safe virtual environment and that they still feel supported by their university if something were to happen.”
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Aug 04, 2020
New RAINN-Supported Legislation Seeks to Help Rescue Children from Harm
A bipartisan group of members of Congress, led by Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) and Ben Cline (R-VA), has introduced the Child RESCUE Act, which will help ensure that children experiencing abuse can be identified and removed from harm as soon as possible. To create a proactive strategy to identify dual offenders and remove kids from harm, the Child RESCUE Act would establish a commission that brings together subject matter experts from the FBI, Department of Justice, RAINN, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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Aug 07, 2020
DoD Safe Helpline Raises Awareness about Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (SAFEs) for Military Survivors
If you are a survivor who has recently experienced a sexual assault, you may be considering if a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam is right for you. This can be an overwhelming decision, and that’s why DoD Safe Helpline is expanding the educational resources available to military survivors.
Learn More Latest News | July 13, 2017
RAINN Speakers Bureau Member, CEO Join Discussion on Campus Sexual Assault
Latest News | August 26, 2016
Una taza de apoyo: Fundas de cartón para el café de RAINN
Por su segundo año consecutivo, RAINN invita a los estudiantes o al personal universitario y a los miembros de la comunidad a hacer su pedido gratuito de las fundas de cartón para el café, las cuales contienen información sobre la Línea de Ayuda Nacional de Asalto Sexual.
Latest News | August 11, 2016
RAINN Coffee Sleeves Offer a Cup Full of Support
For the second year in a row, RAINN is inviting student organizers, administrators, and community members to order free coffee sleeves that contain information for the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
Latest News | February 23, 2016
RAINN Partners with Greek Life to Support Survivors
Greek life organizations, and other on-campus groups of influence, are in a unique position to lead conversations about sexual violence and talk about ways to reduce instances of sexual assault on campus.
Latest News | August 29, 2015
Three Ways You Can Increase Campus Safety This Fall
Heading back to school also means knowing how to take action and support survivors