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1. New! The RAINN Mobile App Offers Survivors & Loved Ones Another Option for Support

   The RAINN app gives survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones access to support, self-care tools, and information to help manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual violence. Find Support The app’s ...

   02/09/2021 - 19:25

2. Joshua Elliott Honors Wife with Fundraiser for RAINN

   ... About RAINN Victoria Jane Taylor was the type of person you want on your side. A fierce activist and educator, she was also ... young adults, especially women and LGBTQ youth, manage the effects of trauma and abuse. When she passed away in 2016, the ...

   11/02/2016 - 12:14

3. Jeanette's Story

   ... in college, she was facing a tough time. In the middle of an exam period marked by late nights of studying, she received bad news ... still felt isolated and faced some of the challenging effects of sexual assault, such as depression and  sleep disturbances . She ...

   02/03/2021 - 21:44

4. DoD Safe Helpline App Showcased at mHealth Conference

   ... self-care plan to aid in their recovery. More than 56% of Americans now have smartphones, which has led to a huge expansion in the use ... plan, which can help them manage the short- and long-term effects of sexual assault.” “With over 4,000 downloads since we ...

   11/29/2016 - 14:10

5. Airport Security for Survivors

   ... can be stressful for any traveler, but for some survivors of sexual assault the screening process is a little more sensitive. The ... self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault. Read More ...

   04/25/2017 - 11:27

6. Spot the Signs: Supporting Survivors and Recognizing Vicarious Trauma

   The Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline is the Department’s sole crisis support ... designed for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is secure, confidential, anonymous, and available ... explores how members of the DoD community can manage the effects of trauma using self-care strategies. The module is available to ...

   08/20/2021 - 09:25

7. Safe Helpline App Wins Award for Innovation in Telemedicine

   ... Helpline app, a self-care app created by RAINN on behalf of the Department of Defense, has won the 2013 American Telemedicine ... members; and detailed information about sexual assault effects, prevention and recovery. Survivors can also use the app to access Safe ...

   11/30/2016 - 09:33

8. 1in6 and RAINN Launch Peer SupportGroup to Help Male Survivors

   ... RELEASE (October 26, 2015) – Male survivors of childhood sexual abuse have a new way to find support and community online. ... says LePore. “Many never seek help for the lasting effects of those experiences. Online support helps to lift barriers to getting ...

   11/22/2016 - 15:01

9. How to Respond if Someone Is Pressuring You

   Perpetrators of sexual violence often use tactics, such as guilt or intimidation, to pressure a ... self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault. Read More ...

   04/25/2017 - 10:55

10. Survivor Spotlight: Minority Mental Health Awareness

    ...   (July 22, 2015) – “It was just another night of hanging out in our small town,” Adriana says, describing how the evening ... Adriana says that coping with the mental and emotional effects of her trauma took time, bravery, and patience. At the suggestion of ...

    11/28/2016 - 12:06

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