Sexual Assault News
December 21, 2007 — The 2006 National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), just released by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), shows continued evidence of the remarkable decline in sexual violence in the U.S. over the last 14 years. According to the 2006 NCVS survey, there were an estimated 272,350 sexual assaults in 2006 against victims age 12 and older.
December 19, 2007 – (Washington, DC) – RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization, issued the following statement today regarding the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security’s hearing, “Enforcement of Federal Criminal Law to Protect Americans Working for U.S. Contractors in Iraq." RAINN applauds the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, and Representative Ted Poe
August 15, 2006 – (Beaumont, TX) – RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization, today announced that the Rape & Suicide Crisis of Southeast Texas, a f
February 5, 2007 — The Justice Department is completing rules to allow the collection of DNA from most people arrested or detained by federal authorities, officials said, a vast expansion of DNA gathering that will include hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants each year. The new forensic DNA sampling was authorized by Congress in a little-noticed amendment to a January 2006 renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, which provides protections and assistance for victims of sexual crimes.
RAINN is partnering with ENELL, a major sports bra manufacturer, to raise funds to help victims of sexual assault. ENELL created a special "French Roast" CHARITY Bra and is donating $6 to RAINN for each CHARITY Bra sold.One in six women is a victim of sexual assault," said Lynn Parrish, spokesperson for RAINN. "It is an honor to work with an organization that regularly supports issues important to so many women, including sexual violence
April 11, 2007 – (Washington, DC) – RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization, issued the following statement today regarding the dropped charges in the Duke University lacrosse investigation. We are satisfied with the Attorney General’s conclusion that the evidence does not support going forward with the charges," said Scott Berkowitz, president and founder of RAINN.
April 25, 2007 – (Washington, DC) – RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization, today announced that Christina Ricci has joined the group as a national spokesperson. As part of the organization's efforts to commemorate National Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month, Ricci will meet with key legislators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, April 25.
Stories of online predators and stolen identities are prevalent in the news today. It is important that you take the necessary steps to protect yourself while browsing online or on a social network. Internet practices include how you behave online and what information you share about yourself over the Internet. Here are a few tips on being safe while using the Internet.
July 12, 2007 - In conjunction with her new film, Open Window, Cybill Shepherd has created a public service announcement featuring the National Sexual Assault Hotline. In the film, Shepherd’s character is the mother of a sexual assault victim, who struggles to help her daughter deal with the disturbing after effects of rape. The PSA will be aired with the film this month on Showtime.
July 16, 2007 —(Washington, DC) — RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization, issued the following statement today regarding the Nebraska rape case, in which the judge banned attorneys and witnesses from using words such as “rape,” “victim,” “assailant,” and “sexual-assault kit.”
