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TAKE IT DOWN Is Now Law. Survivors Can’t Wait — Tech Companies Shouldn’t Either.

Today, May 19, 2025, President Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law, establishing the first-ever federal protections for survivors of tech-enabled sexual abuse. The law makes it a federal cri...

About RAINN | Apr 25, 2025

Mississippi Signs New RAINN-supported Bill Into Law

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About RAINN | Apr 01, 2025

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: #TakeBackOurTech Campaign

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About RAINN | Mar 26, 2025

NEW ROADS TO HEALING AND JUSTICE FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN VIRGINIA

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The Effects of Sexual Abuse by a Family Member on Survivors and the Importance of Finding a Supportive Community

Sexual abuse by a family member, otherwise known as incest, can have lasting effects on a child’s development and sense of safety. Having positive community connections and support can help survivors of incest manage the effects and begin healing. How common is sexual abuse by a family member?

What is Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)

Para leer en Español, haga clic aquí. While the internet is indispensable to our lives, it does have a dark side: pictures and videos that capture the sexual abuse of children are more common, and easier to access, than ever. Why is it called child sexual abuse material instead of child pornography?

Surviving Sexual Abuse by a Family Member

What is sexual abuse by a family member? Much of the sexual abuse of children is committed by a family member of the victim; this is sometimes referred to as incest. Family members aren’t always related by blood — they can also include others in a household, such as an adopted sibling. Sexual abuse...

RAINN Statement on NFL’s 11 Week Suspension of Deshaun Watson

Washington, D.C. - RAINN released the following statement after the NFL announced Deshaun Watson’s eleven-game suspension following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Watson: “Deshaun Watson had a chance to show he could change, and he immediately blew it. His comments to the media make...

RAINN Statement on NFL’s Decision to Appeal Watson’s Six-Game Suspension

Washington, D.C. - RAINN released the following statement after the NFL announced it will appeal Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Watson:

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