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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.
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2015 in Review: Educating, Serving and Helping More People than Ever Before
Latest News | December 16, 2015
Los recursos más importantes de RAINN ahora disponibles para los sobrevivientes hispanohablantes
Los sobrevivientes hispanohablantes ahora podrán tener acceso a información fundamental sobre la planificación de seguridad y el proceso de recuperación.
Latest News | December 16, 2015
RAINN’s Top Resources Now Available for Spanish-Speaking Survivors
Spanish-speaking survivors now able to access critical information about safety planning and the recovery process
Latest News | December 15, 2015
Survivor Story: Marisa
Survivor of child sexual abuse shares how she copes with stress during the holidays
Latest News | December 02, 2015
President Signs Measures to Support State Action to Prevent and Address Child Sexual Abuse
Efforts from RAINN and Erin’s Law critical to success of bill