Washington, D.C. - RAINN released the following statement after Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Maxwell was charged with five sex crimes, including transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sex trafficking a minor.

Washington, D.C. - In the month of May 2022, RAINN provided support to 28% more people than in May 2021. This is notable because March 2022 and April 2022 RAINN saw only a 3% increase from the prior year, so the May increase in call volume was likely driven by news coverage. The day of the verdict...