Bragging or joking about sexual violence is offensive and unacceptable. “Any language that condones sexual assault, no matter where it takes place, is not okay,” said Jodi Omear, RAINN’s vice president for communications.
RAINN partners with emergency technology start-up to offer a new app that makes 911 work better on cell phones.
Jill Johnson raised more than $450 for RAINN, using social media to spread the word and offering incentives from her own “Geek Stash” to encourage donations.
Tori Amos launched an online auction to benefit RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. Fans can bid on a variety of auction items, including tickets for the screening of the film in New York City.
The Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act, passed on September 6 through the House, takes a clear stand that survivors should have full access to sexual assault forensic exams and forensic evidence collection kits.