Latest News | September 30, 2022
Spreading the Word

The National Sexual Assault Hotline provides services 24/7 in Spanish as well as English. Maria Cristina Manzur, RAINN’s outreach coordinator, is in charge of getting the word out so that Spanish-speaking survivors know where to turn for help. RAINN expanded the National Sexual Assault Hotline in...

Latest News | September 30, 2022
Finding Help on Campus

Sexual violence continues to be a prevalent problem on college campuses. The effects of experiencing sexual assault are profound, emotionally and often physically. RAINN’s Campus Sexual Violence page shows the magnitude of the problem on universities. Experiencing sexual assault while managing a...

Latest News | September 30, 2022
The Effects of Sexual Abuse by a Family Member on Survivors and the Importance of Finding a Supportive Community

Sexual abuse by a family member, otherwise known as incest, can have lasting effects on a child’s development and sense of safety. Having positive community connections and support can help survivors of incest manage the effects and begin healing. How common is sexual abuse by a family member?

Latest News | August 25, 2022
What is Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Para leer en Español, haga clic aquí. While the internet is indispensable to our lives, it does have a dark side: pictures and videos that capture the sexual abuse of children are more common, and easier to access, than ever. Why is it called child sexual abuse material instead of child pornography?

Latest News | August 25, 2022
Surviving Sexual Abuse by a Family Member

What is sexual abuse by a family member? Much of the sexual abuse of children is committed by a family member of the victim; this is sometimes referred to as incest. Family members aren’t always related by blood — they can also include others in a household, such as an adopted sibling. Sexual abuse...

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