Prevention: Steps You Can Take

Individuals, communities, and systems must join together to prevent sexual violence. Get started with RAINN’s strategies for reducing risk.

Lasting change requires a nationwide commitment to sexual violence prevention education, crime-reduction strategies, crisis-response systems, and long-term support solutions. 

Safer Strategies To Reduce Risk & Increase Safety

Everyone deserves to feel safe. Discover practical steps to help you plan ahead, set boundaries, and navigate uncertain situations with confidence.

Stay Safer

For Students

From kindergarten through college, students deserve to know how to recognize sexual violence—and how to get help if they experience it.

Safer Steps for K-12 & College

Whether you’re in grade school or on a college campus, knowing the risks and taking action can help you feel safer and better prepared.

I’m a Kid & Something Happened

If someone touches you in a way you do not like, tell a grown-up. You can also get help from RAINN. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673), chat online, or text “HOPE” to 64673.  

Title IX: Protecting Students

Title IX is a federal law enacted to prevent sex-based discrimination in schools. Learn how it can help students who experience sexual violence. 

Consent 101

Consent is more than just saying “yes.” It’s about clear communication, mutual respect, and ongoing agreement. Learn what consent looks like in real life.

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Was That Sexual Violence?

You deserve clarity and support. Learn what sexual violence is, how it can affect you, and why understanding your experience matters for healing.

Learn What “Counts”

For Parents & Caregivers

Protecting & Supporting Kids

Learn six proactive steps you can take to help protect your kids from the risk of sexual abuse—and support them if something happens.

Learn the 6 Steps
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How Can Parents Help Protect Kids from Sexual Abuse & CSAM?

There’s no failproof way to guarantee a child’s safety—but these five tips can make a real difference when it comes to protecting kids from online predators.

See the 5 Tips

Warning Signs To Watch For

Young children, teenagers, and college-age adults face the highest risk of experiencing sexual violence. Learn the warning signs and how to intervene.

Know the Signs

How To Find Trustworthy Caregivers

Learn how to find safe, trustworthy childcare or eldercare. This guide covers caregiver vetting tips, signs of abuse, and steps to take if you suspect harm.

Explore the Guide

Safer Summer Camp Tips

Learn how to ensure your child’s safety at summer camp. Explore expert advice for screening camps, setting boundaries, and recognizing signs of sexual abuse.

Camp Safer

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If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español.

Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)

Chat at hotline.RAINN.org

Text HOPE to 64673 

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Whether you’re a survivor yourself or know someone who is, your compassionate support can profoundly impact someone’s healing journey. Here’s how.

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Show up, speak out, and step in. Learn more about how you can add your voice, fight for justice, and help RAINN move its mission forward for survivors.