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What is sexual abuse by a family member? Much of the sexual abuse of children is committed by a family member of the victim; this is sometimes referred to as incest. Family members aren’t always related by blood — they can also include others in a household, such as an adopted sibling. Sexual abuse...

RAINN Statement on NFL’s 11 Week Suspension of Deshaun Watson

Washington, D.C. - RAINN released the following statement after the NFL announced Deshaun Watson’s eleven-game suspension following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Watson: “Deshaun Watson had a chance to show he could change, and he immediately blew it. His comments to the media make...

RAINN Statement on NFL’s Decision to Appeal Watson’s Six-Game Suspension

Washington, D.C. - RAINN released the following statement after the NFL announced it will appeal Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Watson:

How Safe Helpline Can Support Civilian Sexual Assault Service Providers

The Department of Defense (DoD) Safe Helpline is the Department’s sole crisis support service specially designed for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is secure, confidential, anonymous, and available 24/7, worldwide. The Safe Helpline staff provides live, one-...

LGBTQ+ Survivors: Resources

Everyone deserves compassionate, community-specific support. Unfortunately, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, LGBTQ+ people are nearly four times more likely than non-LGBTQ+ people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault.

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Surviving Sexual Abuse by a Family Member

RAINN Statement on NFL’s 11 Week Suspension of Deshaun Watson

RAINN Statement on NFL’s Decision to Appeal Watson’s Six-Game Suspension

How Safe Helpline Can Support Civilian Sexual Assault Service Providers

LGBTQ+ Survivors: Resources

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