VOCA helps victims deal with the tangible costs of surviving a crime, such as medical bills, counseling services, and lost wages.
Congress plans to “rescind and permanently cancel” $1.5 billion dollars from the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), threatening the sustainability of programs that assist victims.
All survivors respond differently to sharing their experience publicly, and testifying in court is no exception.
Movies and TV shows that show sexual assault, incest, and child sexual abuse can be very difficult for survivors to watch.
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.
If you decide to report the crime and work with law enforcement, you may be able to access financial compensation from a state agency to help cover some of the costs associated with the crime.
Testimonies note importance of creating a safe campus environment.
RAINN Selected as part of RTI Team to Provide Technical Assistance to Communities
With help from RKAP, dozens of states taking action
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing included testimonies on the importance of working with schools to combat campus sexual assault.
Investigation included 1,000 police agencies across U.S.