Statement from RAINN on Epstein Survivors Speaking Out on Capitol Hill
Survivors speak out on Capitol Hill, sharing courage and calling for justice to stop sexual violence and support all survivors.
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
These women are not only survivors; they are heroes. Every survivor who comes forward makes it easier for others to do the same. By sharing their stories today, they will give someone else the courage to share theirs tomorrow.
Justice for survivors can be elusive and complex — and often feels incomplete. But when survivors stand strong, and we stand strong beside them, we can fortify the resolve of those who have the ability to hold perpetrators accountable and give hope to every single person harmed by sexual violence.
— Jennifer Simmons Kaleba, vice president of communications, RAINN
As the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN’s mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities.
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.