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N.Y. Legislators, RAINN and New York City Anti-Sexual Violence Organizations Call for Admission of Evidence of Prior “Bad Acts” In Sex Crime Cases

N.Y. Legislators, RAINN and New York City Anti-Sexual Violence Organizations Call for Admission of Evidence of Prior “Bad Acts” In Sex Crime Cases ...

Apr 25, 2024

Brittany’s Volunteer Story: “I’m Just There To Be a Good Listener”

Brittany H. has volunteered for RAINN for 8 years. Here’s what she’s learned about supporting sexual violence survivors.

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Apr 25, 2024

RAINN Statement on NY Court’s Overturning of Weinstein’s Felony Conviction

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Apr 01, 2024

RAINN Supports HHS Action on Non-Consensual Pelvic Exams in America’s Teaching Hospitals

RAINN works with HHS to deliver a win for patient consent before pelvic exams under anesthesia.

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The Key to a Successful Non-Profit: Wall Street Journal Highlights RAINN

Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal's MarketWatch profiled RAINN's president and founder, Scott Berkowitz, in a piece about running successful non-profits, giving back and making a difference.

FBI Changes its Definition of Rape

For the first time, rapes of men and statutory rape will be included in the official statistics that the FBI collects for the annual Uniform Crime Report (UCR).

The Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Protection Act of 2011 Signed into Law by President Obama

President Obama signed the Kate Puzey Peace Corps Volunteer Act into law on November 21st.

87,476 Victims Take Their First Step Towards Recovery Online

Five years ago this month, RAINN transformed the field of victim services with the launch of the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, the web's first secure hotline service. The Online Hotline's innovative approach and cutting edge technology have allowed victims and survivors to get the help...

Oprah and Tyler Perry Raise Awareness About Male Sexual Abuse

On Friday, November 5th, The Oprah Show will air a landmark show about male childhood sexual abuse. Last month, Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry revealed the devastating details of his childhood sexual abuse in an interview with Oprah, and this Friday, he will return for this special program.

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