RAINN’s director of technology, Jeff Senkevich, explains the ins and outs of redesigning the new rainn.org.
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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 | June 16, 2016
How Do You Rebuild a Website? RAINN’s Director of Technology Has the Answers.
Latest News | June 14, 2016
RAINN's Website Has a New Look
RAINN unveiled a new look for rainn.org. The redesign is based on research conducted with survivors and website visitors who engage with content on rainn.org and turn to the National Sexual Assault Hotline for support.
Latest News | May 25, 2016
Hawaii Acts To Protect Children, Test Rape Kits
By passing two anti-sexual violence laws this year, Hawaii is setting an example for state legislators across the nation.
Latest News | May 25, 2016
Survivor Story: Joe
Joe, a survivor of sexual abuse in early adolescence, speaks openly about the stigma associated with male survivors, living with mental health challenges, and the special love and support he found in his relationship with his pets.
Latest News | May 23, 2016
Ready, Set, Run
More than 200 runners in Washington DC, and another 321 runners throughout the country, braved the rainy weather and “Laced Up” for RAINN’s 3rd annual 5k to support survivors of sexual violence.