The National Sexual Assault Hotline and Online Hotline, both operated by RAINN, last year helped 122,648 survivors of sexual assault, 15,000 more than in the prior year.
RAINN's president and founder, Scott Berkowitz, reflects on the year, thinking about what we've accomplished together since 2010 began.
On national television, filmmaker Michael Moore referred to serious allegations of rape as "hooey" — and then donated $20,000 to bail out the alleged rapist. Now RAINN supporters are fighting back with a campaign to raise that amount — or more — to help survivors of sexual violence.
More than 150 supporters, volunteers and Congressional leaders joined actress KaDee Strickland and wrestling legend Mick Foley last night to celebrate RAINN’s work helping 1.5 million survivors of sexual violence through the National Sexual Assault Hotlines.
ABC’s hit drama, Private Practice, has been working closely with RAINN in preparation for a multi-episode storyline involving sexual violence. In an upcoming episode, Dr. Charlotte King, played by actress KaDee Strickland, will be attacked and raped.
Professional wrestler, New York Times best selling author, and RAINN volunteer, Mick Foley, was on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, discussing his work and new book - Countdown to Lockdown.
On Friday, November 5th, The Oprah Show will air a landmark show about male childhood sexual abuse. Last month, Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry revealed the devastating details of his childhood sexual abuse in an interview with Oprah, and this Friday, he will return for this special program.
Halloween is an exciting time of year, sometimes taking days or weeks to prepare for. But sexual assault is a crime of motive and opportunity, and Halloween celebrations can present additional risks and potentially dangerous situations.
RAINN Online Hotline Volunteer, Mick Foley, talks about his mission to help victims of sexual violence. "I cannot think of a better way to spend a few hours a week than helping someone who needs RAINN's services," he says.
