RAINN’s policy department has joined a team of national experts selected by the Justice Department to support states’ work to address and end the backlog of untested and unanalyzed rape kits.
Wendy was in college when a stranger hid in her car and raped her, but her rape kit wasn't tested for twenty years. Two decades later, Wendy shares what it means to find justice and to live a full and happy life.
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.
The laws vary by state and situation, but you don’t have to be a legal expert to understand how consent plays out in real life.
Sexual exploitation by a helping professional is a serious violation of your trust and, in many cases, the law.
Sexual assault can take many different forms and be defined in different ways, but one thing remains the same: it’s never the victim’s fault.
After sexual assault, a medical exam can check for help check for injuries, even those you may not be able to see.
During a sexual assault forensic exam, a trained healthcare professional can collect DNA evidence from your body, clothes, and other personal belongings.
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a bacterial or viral infection passed from one person to another through vaginal, anal, or oral contact.
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.
Preserving DNA evidence is a key tool for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes of sexual violence.
The overwhelming backlog of DNA evidence is currently one of the biggest obstacles to prosecuting perpetrators of sexual violence.
Understanding how to report and learning more about the experience can take away some of the unknowns and help you feel more prepared.