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1. Victory for Survivors: RAINN Thanks President Biden For Signing Bill to End Rape Kit Backlog

   ... enforcement evidence rooms or awaiting testing at state and local labs. These rape kits oftentimes contain the DNA of violent sexual ... out programs to prevent sexual violence, educate the public, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response ...

   08/22/2024 - 12:05

2. Youth Helproom

   ... by trained RAINN staff. They will provide resources, help keep conversations survivor-centered, and enforce ground rules to create a ... over phone. If you would like to find a SASP in your local area to connect with for support, you can search for local SASPs in the  ...

   07/08/2025 - 14:49

3. Congressional Leaders, Debbie Smith and Ed Smart Celebrate Forensic DNA and its Impact on the Fight Against Sexual Violence

   ... importance of federal grants and legislative action that can help lead to arrests and reduction of the rape kit backlog. Also in attendance ... online.rainn.org ) in partnership with more than 1,000 local rape crisis centers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline ...

   02/01/2017 - 12:24

4. What Has RAINN Been Up To?

   ... RAINN’s staff also works to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. From ... donors and hard work from RAINN’s staff and the 1,000 local organizations we partner with, we have been able to help more survivors ...

   04/18/2017 - 09:27

5. RAINN Partners with TNT’s Cold Justice: Sex Crimes to Provide Support to Survivors

   ... and online.rainn.org ) to provide viewers with immediate help. “RAINN has a long history of collaborating with national television ... they travel to cities and towns around the country to help local law enforcement uncover new evidence, re-examine old evidence, test rape ...

   11/28/2016 - 12:03

6. Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Helps States Erase Rape Kit Backlogs

   ... out RAINN to be part of a team of national experts providing help to local sites. In the first few months of the project, RAINN staff have traveled ...

   11/21/2016 - 12:11

7. The Faces of La Sala De Ayuda

   ... that survivors and their loved ones are able to find the help they need. But what about the faces behind the screens? The support ... and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD ...

   11/07/2016 - 10:24

8. Tips for Interviewing Survivors

   ... type of crimes. A thoughtful approach to the interview can help educate the public and support survivors in sharing their story. ... Has the survivor’s story been previously featured in local or national media? Are there legal considerations? Does your ...

   05/09/2024 - 15:54

9. What Is a Sex Offender Registry?

   ... If you see suspicious behavior, you can report it. Contact local law enforcement or the probation/parole officer. What role does ... the sentence. To speak with someone who is trained to help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800.656.HOPE (4673) or chat ...

   04/25/2017 - 11:11

10. Supporting Junior Enlisted Members/Officers: What Leaders Need to Know

    ... uncertainty. Common Barriers to Reporting or Seeking Help: Discomfort reporting to chain of command Concerns about ... These options, along with self-care tools and referrals to local resources, provide flexible ways to engage with support. This can be ...

    08/12/2025 - 09:42

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