Judge Perksy imposed a sentence of only six months on Brock Turner—a sentence far less than the six years recommended by prosecutors, and only one-quarter of the normal two-year minimum sentence.
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Latest News| May 10, 2021
RAINN Policy Team is Championing Change in State Legislatures
As many states wrap up their 2021 legislative sessions, RAINN’s public policy team has scored a number of victories as they work to champion changes in state policies to support survivors, improv...
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Latest News | June 16, 2016
Senate Passes Justice for All Reauthorization Act
This important bill prioritizes rape kit testing, expands DNA use, and helps the innocent. Recently passed by the Senate, the bill now heads to House.
Latest News | June 16, 2016
How Do You Rebuild a Website? RAINN’s Director of Technology Has the Answers.
RAINN’s director of technology, Jeff Senkevich, explains the ins and outs of redesigning the new rainn.org.
Latest News | June 14, 2016
RAINN's Website Has a New Look
RAINN unveiled a new look for rainn.org. The redesign is based on research conducted with survivors and website visitors who engage with content on rainn.org and turn to the National Sexual Assault Hotline for support.
Latest News | May 25, 2016
Hawaii Acts To Protect Children, Test Rape Kits
By passing two anti-sexual violence laws this year, Hawaii is setting an example for state legislators across the nation.