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Fighting for Justice
“I walked in a victim. I walked out a survivor.” - Randi, survivor. That is the impact of justice.
Join our year-round fight for state and federal laws that support survivors and hold perpetrators accountable.
From wins such as the passage of the Debbie Smith Act to the fight against rising challenges such as AI Assisted Sexual Abuse, RAINN works tirelessly to create and defend laws that help prevent sexual violence and provide assistance to survivors.
Together, we will urge lawmakers and citizens to come together and advocate for every individual’s right to safety and justice.
Let’s get to work.
What We're Working On
RAINN creates and fights for policy pathways that help survivors access critical services after sexual assault, and pursue avenues of justice and healing. Together, we make communities safer through legislation that invests in the rights of survivors and the protection of the most vulnerable.
We tackle the toughest threats: from stopping the spread of child sexual abuse material to eradicating victim-blaming laws that shelter predators, from protecting patients from abuse under medical care to holding institutions accountable in the new frontier of AI-assisted sexual abuse.
RAINN is in the room, fighting for survivors.
Laws in Your State
Do you know the legal definition of rape? What about the statute of limitations for child sex abuse?
Know your state's laws, and you’ll be better equipped to advocate for positive change.
Online and AI-Assisted Sexual Abuse
Deepfakes. Revenge porn. Digital sexual assault.
No matter what you call it, online sexual abuse is harmful, unethical, and should be a crime in every state.
RAINN Marks Major Wins for DNA Backlog, Statute of Limitations
Twenty years after cosponsoring the original bill, President Biden signed into law the reauthorization of the Debbie Smith Act through fiscal year 2029.
RAINN's Recommendations for Effective Legislation
RAINN's issue-focused memos provide a comprehensive look at today's most pressing sexual violence issues.
RAINN Marks Major Wins for DNA Backlog, Statute of Limitations
Milestone moments included major advances for ending the rape kit backlog, criminalizing online and AI-assisted sexual abuse, and expanding statutes of limitations so more survivors can seek justice
Survivor Stories
Real stories of survival and strength.
Survivors collaborate with RAINN to turn painful past experiences into catalysts for connection, healing, and cultural change.
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