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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 | November 19, 2015
Two New Ways for Sexual Assault Survivors in the Military to Get Help
Latest News | November 18, 2015
Congress Plans to Use Crime Victim Funds to Balance the Budget
Congress plans to “rescind and permanently cancel” $1.5 billion dollars from the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), threatening the sustainability of programs that assist victims.
Latest News | November 17, 2015
CNN to Broadcast College Sexual Assault Documentary The Hunting Ground
Schools, community groups to host screenings to raise awareness of campus sexual assault
Latest News | November 15, 2015
Survivor Spotlight: Melissa’s Story
Melissa shares how she ran away from home to escape sexual abuse
Latest News | November 08, 2015
ABC's Most Popular TV Shows Tackle Sexual Violence, Feature RAINN’s Hotline
"Scandal" and "How to Get Away With Murder" connect audiences with help on ABC's #TGIT