The Kilah Davenport Act of 2013 requires the Department of Justice to report on child abuse prevention laws in each state
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Working in the States to Champion Change
RAINN’s public policy team is working in key states in 2021 to improve support for survivors and champion changes in policy to help more survivors get justice. RAINN’s team of lobbyis...
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Jerome’s Story
Jerome Whitehead is an author, husband, and survivor of multiple childhood sexual assaults. “When you’re groomed, you’re taught to keep secrets. You don’t even realize that you’re being groomed to keep secrets.”
Learn MoreCongressional Leaders, Debbie Smith and Ed Smart Celebrate Forensic DNA and its Impact on the Fight Against Sexual Violence
Members of Congress today came together to celebrate DNA at an event on Capitol Hill
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visits RAINN, Thanks Safe Helpline Staff
This morning, RAINN was privileged to host Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
Five Things You Can Do This April
Be part of the fight against sexual violence during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Four Ways You Can Support A Friend This April
If someone discloses details of an assault, there are ways to be supportive.