From shipping companies to maritime academies to regulatory bodies, RAINN Consulting Group helps maritime leaders implement best practices for preventing and responding to sexual misconduct in highly complex and mobile work environments.
Our Expertise
We’ve worked with hundreds of educational institutions across the country—including public school districts, charter schools, independent and boarding schools, and colleges and universities.
RAINN Consulting Group Understands Your Industry
We empower maritime organizations to address:
- Sexual assault and harassment in at-sea or port-based operations
- Gaps in victim support due to mobility, jurisdiction, or isolation
- Confusion or compliance gaps across international and U.S. regulations
- Lack of clear, trauma-informed reporting and response procedures
- Outdated or ineffective training programs
Because everyone in maritime deserves to work in an environment that is safe, respectful, and intolerant of sexual misconduct.
Tailored Solutions for Maritime Organizations
Whether your organization operates vessels, trains cadets, or governs industry practices, RAINN Consulting Group can help with:
- SASH prevention training and education. Customizable training—delivered in-person, virtually, or on-demand—that addresses maritime-specific risks, barriers to reporting, and the principles of trauma-informed care.
- Reporting and case management systems. Support designing accessible reporting channels and response systems that meet compliance standards while protecting confidentiality and safety at sea.
- Policy and protocol development. Guidance to update or create survivor-centered policies, investigation protocols, and documentation practices aligned with best practices and international regulations.
- Client-branded hotlines and victim support resources. Confidential, secure hotlines and referral services designed to be accessible from shipboard or shore-based settings—available 24/7.
- Content review and training modernization. Expert analysis and revision of your SASH materials, with updated scenarios, scripts, and training frameworks grounded in Adult Learning Theory and trauma-informed principles.
MARITIME | Case Study: Advancing SASH Prevention at Sea
The Client
A global member-based maritime organization
The Challenge
Following renewed attention to historical SASH incidents within the maritime industry, the client engaged RAINN to lead a breakout session at its annual conference and assess the effectiveness of its SASH guidance materials distributed to member organizations.
The Solution
At the annual conference, RAINN facilitated an in-depth breakout session focused on trauma, barriers to reporting, and actionable prevention strategies for maritime organizations. After the event, RAINN conducted a detailed content review of the client’s SASH materials, offering specific improvements to align with national best practices. RAINN then led the full revision of the client’s computer-based training scenarios, applying Adult Learning Theory and trauma-informed design, and updated the Best Practices Guide to strengthen prevention and response guidance across the industry.
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