Insights from the Hotline Room: Eight Steps to Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence

When someone discloses a situation of domestic violence, it can be challenging to know how to react and provide support. RAINN’s hotline staff shared tips for responding to a someone who discloses intimate partner violence in a supportive way.

Barbara’s Story

It wasn’t until she was talking to a classmate that Barbara realized the experience wasn’t normal. It can be challenging for teens, who are new to dating, to recognize that sexual assault and abuse may be part of an abusive relationship

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence

A perpetrator can have any relationship to a victim, and that includes the role of an intimate partner. 

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October Survivor Spotlight: Domestic Violence Awareness

Dr. Jameelah Medina reveals how she overcame and recovered after a sexually and physically abusive relationship.

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Staying Safe on Campus

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