And take action on policies that protect LGBTQ+ folks.
“I called the National Sexual Assault Hotline .... It was obvious that they believed me; the person on the Hotline had empathy and saw me. It was very helpful, and I felt heard. I was not alone." –Forrest Lang
Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. And every 9 minutes, that victim is a child.
RAINN works with N.Y. Legislators and New York City Anti-Sexual Violence Organizations to Call for Admission of Evidence of Prior “Bad Acts” In Sex Crime Cases.
From the legal definition of rape to the statute of limitation for a particular sex crime, where you live makes a difference. See our guide to the laws in your state.
She was 5 years old when a relative began sexually abusing her. For over four decades, she buried her pain. Then she discovered: she wasn’t alone.
RAINN works with HHS to deliver a win for patient consent before pelvic exams under anesthesia.