When Victoria Jane Taylor passed away in 2016, the world lost a critical advocate in the quest to end sexual violence. Her passion and dedication to helping those affected by trauma lives on, thanks to husband Joshua Elliott.
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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 | October 17, 2016
Insights from the Hotline Room: Eight Steps to Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence
When someone discloses a situation of domestic violence, it can be challenging to know how to react and provide support. RAINN’s hotline staff shared tips for responding to a someone who discloses intimate partner violence in a supportive way.
Latest News | October 11, 2016
Sexual Assault Is Not “Locker Room Talk”: RAINN’s Statement on the Trump Tape
Bragging or joking about sexual violence is offensive and unacceptable. “Any language that condones sexual assault, no matter where it takes place, is not okay,” said Jodi Omear, RAINN’s vice president for communications.
Latest News | September 26, 2016
RAINN Partners with RapidSOS to Improve Cell Phone Access to 911
RAINN partners with emergency technology start-up to offer a new app that makes 911 work better on cell phones.
Latest News | September 15, 2016
Jill Johnson Pledges 31st Birthday to RAINN
Jill Johnson raised more than $450 for RAINN, using social media to spread the word and offering incentives from her own “Geek Stash” to encourage donations.