The women who shared their stories in the Cosby trial and sentencing showed admirable courage and strength. We are grateful that the court understood the seriousness of Cosby’s crime and sentenced him to prison. Let’s hope that the legacy of this case is that victims feel empowered to come forward...
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Latest News| Aug 9, 2019
VIDEO: RAINN'S VP of Victim Services Delivers Keynote Address on How Tech Can Support Survivors
RAINN’s vice president of victim services, Keeli Sorensen, delivered the keynote address at Twilio’s annual SIGNAL conference. In her speech, Sorensen emphasized the importance of technological innovation and infrastructure in RAINN’s everyday work to support survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.
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Aug 07, 2019
RAINN Partners with Twilio.org for Crisis Response and Prevention Initiative
Today RAINN announced its partnership with Twilio, the leading cloud communications platform. Twilio’s social impact arm, Twilio.org, launched its Crisis Response and Prevention Initiative. As part of the initiative, along with funding, Twilio.org established the Crisis Response Technology Network (CRTN), of which RAINN will be a member, intended to help nonprofits develop communications technology to serve individuals and communities in times of crisis.
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Aug 02, 2019
Be Part of the Solution on Campuses
Millions of high school and college students in the United States will head to campus for the first time or return for another year this fall. Bystander intervention is a powerful way that individuals of all ages can look out for each other and help create safe and respectful spaces.
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Jul 30, 2019
RAINN Files Amicus Brief in Support of Cosby Conviction
As a court weighs Bill Cosby’s appeal of his conviction, RAINN and its pro bono legal team at Hogan Lovells, LLP, have filed a joint amicus brief arguing to uphold the verdict. The brief makes the case that the testimony of five additional victims who testified against Cosby established a pattern of behavior, and that the experiences of the witnesses were strikingly similar to the experience of Andrea Constand.
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RAINN Statement About Allegations Against Kavanaugh
Sexual assault is a crime, and every allegation should be thoroughly investigated. The allegations made by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford are very serious. The Senate Judiciary Committee has a responsibility to hear from both Judge Kavanaugh and Dr. Ford before voting on his nomination.
Latest News | September 11, 2018
RAINN apoya a los sobrevivientes que hablan español
El 15 de septiembre comienza el mes de conmemoración a la herencia hispana y por ello, es una gran oportunidad para celebrar a los 40 millones de americanos que hablan español como su idioma principal. Para participar en estas fiestas RAINN desea seguir proporcionando el apoyo e información que se...
Latest News | September 11, 2018
RAINN Supports Spanish-Speaking Survivors
Hispanic Heritage Month starts September 15, and it is a great time to celebrate the heritage of the 40 million Americans who primarily speak Spanish. In honor of this month, RAINN wants to make sure it continues to provide the support and information that Spanish-speaking survivors in these...
Latest News | September 11, 2018
Take Two Minutes to Make Your Campus Safer and Enter to Win a $100 Gift Card
Prevention education is a critical step toward addressing sexual assault on college campuses. Start the school year off right—take two minutes to review a campus sexual assault prevention program before September 30 and be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card.