Prevention Tips for Students
From kindergarten through college, every student should know the risk factors and warning signs for sexual violence—and how to get help if they experience it.
Students can play an important role in stopping sexual abuse and assault. Become an informed advocate for prevention, healing, and justice.
Get Informed
Sexual abuse and assault don’t always look the way we expect. Knowing the red flags can help you recognize unsafe situations—whether it’s happening to you or someone you care about.
Statistics: Children & Teens
Title IX is a federal law enacted to prevent sex-based discrimination in schools. Learn how it can help students who experience sexual violence.
Statistics: Campus Sexual Violence
Learn key stats about campus sexual violence, common risk factors, and how students can protect themselves and support others.
If something feels wrong, trust your instincts. You don’t have to be certain to ask for help.
Safer Strategies for Students
Nothing you do can guarantee that you won’t experience harm, but there are steps you can take to reduce risk and increase safety. Consider these strategies for prevention and intervention.
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.
Learn the LawSafer 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.
Stay SaferStrategies To Reduce Risk & Increase Safety
You have the right to feel safe. Explore practical steps that can help you plan ahead, set boundaries, and navigate uncertain situations with confidence.
Plan Ahead
Stop Sexual Violence: Step In With CARE
When bystanders intervene, communities can STOP sexual violence. RAINN’s C.A.R.E. acronym can help you intervene effectively and safely.
Learn To InterveneStrategies for Safer Dating & Relationships
Technology should connect us—not be used to harm or exploit. Here’s how students can stay safer online and recognize tech-enabled abuse.
Consent 101: Respect, Boundaries, & Building Trust
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.
Tips for Safer Dating: Online & IRL
You deserve fun and consensual dating experiences—online and in-person. Reduce your risk and learn what to do if someone hurts you.
Strategies for Safer Socializing
Everyone deserves safe, supportive social interactions. Explore these approaches to increasing safety while having fun.
Alcohol, Cannabis, & Consent: What Everyone Should Know
No one should have to worry about sexual violence while enjoying alcohol or cannabis. These tips can help you stay safer and get justice if something happens.
4 Tips To Stay Safer at Shows, Concerts, Raves, & Festivals
Everyone deserves a fun and safe festival experience. These tips can help you and your concert community stay safer.
Stay Alert To Technology-Based Sexual Violence
Sexual predators increasingly use the internet to exploit and abuse people. Learn how these harms are perpetrated and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Get the Facts About CSAM: Child Sexual Abuse Material
CSAM isn’t pornography—it’s evidence of criminal exploitation. Get informed, get outraged, and join RAINN’s fight to protect people under 18 from online sexual violence.
Get the Facts About Tech-Enabled Sexual Abuse
Deepfakes… Sextortion… Revenge porn… No matter what you call it, tech-enabled sexual abuse is harmful and unethical—and it should be a crime in every state.
Stay Safer Online
Online sexual abuse is an increasingly common form of sexual violence. Learn how to stay safer when using technology—and what to do if you’re targeted or abused.
Stay Safer on Social Media
Discover tips for protecting your privacy, managing risks, reporting harassment, and creating a secure online presence on social media.
Learn About Social Media Safety
Get & Give Help
At RAINN, we believe every survivor deserves help, hope, healing, and happiness—no matter when the sexual violence occurred or where you are on your healing journey.
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.
Getting Medical Help After Sexual Assault
If you’ve experienced sexual abuse or assault, consider seeing a medical provider who can check for injuries, infections, and pregnancy.
Reporting Sexual Assault to Law Enforcement
Do you want to report to the police that you were sexually abused or assaulted? Learn how to report the crime and what to expect if your case goes to trial.
How To Report Tech-Enabled Sexual Abuse
Learn how to report tech-enabled sexual abuse, including sextortion, deepfakes, and CSAM. Find recommended steps to take, legal options, and 24/7 support.
For Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
RAINN is here to help survivors of child sexual assault understand what happened, recognize its impacts, and get the help and healing they deserve.
How To TALK With Survivors of Sexual Violence
Learn to support someone after they disclose a sexual assault. RAINN’s T.A.L.K. acronym can help you have supportive conversations with survivors.
Share Your Story
Survivors are central to anti-sexual violence efforts. Learn how sharing your lived experiences can empower prevention, enhance healing, and expand justice.
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