Insights from the Hotline Room: Talking to Teens

Talking to teens about sexual assault is important, but finding the right words to say isn't always easy. RAINN support specialists from the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline share tips and phrases for talking to teens.

Survivor Spotlight: Elizabeth

Elizabeth shares her experience as a survivor of teen dating violence, which began with her first boyfriend at age 15. 

Warning Signs for Young Children

Every 9 minutes, government authorities respond to another report of child sexual abuse. Learning the warning signs of child sexual abuse is often the first step to protecting a child who is in danger.

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