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.

Children and Teens: Statistics

Child sexual abuse is a widespread problem. One in nine girls and 1 in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult. 

The Criminal Justice System: Statistics

The majority of perpetrators of sexual assault will not go to prison. 

May Survivor Spotlight: Nurse Appreciation

Jannina's recovery from sexual assault has inspired her to become a nurse so she can support other survivors.

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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The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.  

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January Survivor Spotlight: Stalking Awareness

Marianne discusses how she dealt with and healed from sexual violence and stalking

Speakers Spotlight: Stalking Awareness Month

To bring attention to the crime, survivors Katy, Diane and Marianne are speaking out this month, which is National Stalking Awareness Month.

Importance of Self Care During the Holidays: One Survivor Shares Her Story

Those who have experienced abuse or assault by a relative can find the holidays particularly challenging, as a family gathering means coming face-to-face with his or her perpetrator.

Stalking

Learn more about stalking behaviors to help you notice them before they escalate—and take steps to protect yourself.

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Using Technology to Hurt Others

Some people use technology, such as digital photos, videos, apps, and social media, to engage in harassing, unsolicited, or non-consensual sexual interactions. 

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Safer Tips: Online Dating and Dating Apps

RAINN developed new online dating and dating app safety tips, in the form of these sharable graphics, to help you feel as safe and secure as possible when meeting someone new. RAINN’s president, Scott Berkowitz, also serves on the advisory council for Match Group, which runs Tinder and other dating platforms.

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