Issues
Issues
DNA evidence is widely called the "fingerprint of the twenty-first century," and has the unequaled ability to identify rapists and exonerate innocent suspects. But the use of DNA evidence has not kept pace with its potential.
Did you know that of the 500,000 sex offenders now required to register with their state government, nearly one out of every five — 100,000 in all — have gone missing?
Sexual violence is a common occurrence on college campuses. Get statistics on campus crime and get involved in helping increase awareness, prevention, and reporting.
Children are too often the victims of sexual violence, neglect, and other forms of abuse. RAINN is committed to protecting vulnerable children against sexual violence, and to publicizing the resources available to help meet the needs of child victims.
Vulnerable adults, including the elderly or disabled, can be targets of sexual violence and other forms of abuse. RAINN is committed to protecting vulnerable adult victims of sexual assault and to publicizing the resources available to help meet the needs of adult victims of abuse.
While all 50 states have adopted stalking laws, the legal definition of stalking varies from state to state, and some states' definition of stalking is quite narrow.
RAINN supports providing resources for victims, including funding under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP), and Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).
