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Latest News| Jan 7, 2019
Feel Secure Online: Social Media, Dating Apps, and Technology
RAINN’s president, Scott Berkowitz, has joined the advisory council for Match Group, which runs Tinder and other dating platforms. He will be part of their advisory council, bringing together leading industry experts to maximize the safety of millions of users worldwide. "I am honored to join the Match Group Advisory Council (MGAC) and am pleased that Match Group has taken this step to proactively address safety,” said Berkowitz.
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Mar 17, 2017
Your 2019 Guide to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) and this year our theme is Awareness to Action. Want to get involved but need help getting started? We’ve got you covered. That’s why we created custom SAAPM graphics for you to share, tweet, and tag with @RAINN throughout the month, as well as many other resources.
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Apr 01, 2019
NLC Member Highlight: Ashley Judd
Each month, RAINN features a member of its National Leadership Council (NLC). The NLC is a group of dedicated individuals who have shown their commitment to RAINN’s mission of supporting survivors and ending sexual violence. This month we checked in with actor and humanitarian, Ashley Judd.
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Mar 04, 2019
RAINN Statement on HBO Michael Jackson Child Sexual Abuse Documentary Leaving Neverland
Over the weekend Leaving Neverland, a documentary about allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson, debuted on HBO. It was followed by Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland. RAINN worked with HBO and OWN to provide resources for anyone watching the shows who has been affected by sexual violence.
Learn More Latest News | November 01, 2012
FBI: Forcible Rape Reports Down 2.5 Percent in 2011
According to a new report from the FBI, the number of forcible rapes reported to law enforcement declined in 2011 from the prior year.
Latest News | October 08, 2012
RAINN Statement on Sandusky Sentencing
Since the Sandusky story first broke, usage of RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Online Hotline has increased 47%, as thousands of survivors have come forward for the first time
Latest News | September 22, 2012
Celebrate Hope with RAINN & gorjana!
Actress KaDee Strickland from Private Practice collaborated with gorjana to create an exclusive piece of jewelry supporting RAINN!
Latest News | September 19, 2012
Senate Committee Approves SAFER Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved the SAFER Act (S. 3250), critical legislation that addresses the backlog of untested DNA evidence from unsolved rape cases