Sexual Abuse of People with Disabilities

Consent is crucial when any person engages in sexual activity, but it plays an even bigger, and more complicated role when someone has a disability.

 

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Evaluating Caregivers

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Inclusion Policy

RAINN is dedicated to providing appropriate and sensitive support to everyone who seeks it. We know that no two survivors have the same experience, and we strive to provide services and information that respect these differences among us.

Prisoner Rape

If you’re an inmate, a former inmate, or know an inmate who survived sexual assault while in prison, there are resources available to you.

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Sexual exploitation by a helping professional is a serious violation of your trust and, in many cases, the law.

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After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.

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Self-Care After Trauma

Whether it happened recently or years ago, self care can help you cope with the short- and long-term effects of a trauma like sexual assault.

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Help Someone You Care About

There are many ways that you can help a friend or family member who has been affected by sexual violence.

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Sexual Assault Service Providers

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