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School Sexual Violence Policies: Ensure Access, Awareness, & Clarity

Get RAINN’s recommendations for legislators. Create and pass state laws addressing nonconsensual, explicit AI-generated and AI-manipulated “deepfakes.”
July 16, 2025

Debbie Smith Act

Learn about the Debbie Smith Act of 2004, the first federal law to address the rape kit backlog. It facilitated over 300,000 DNA matches in its first 20 years.
June 28, 2025

TAKE IT DOWN Act

Learn more about the TAKE IT DOWN Act, 2025’s groundbreaking legislation that combats the online spread of non-consensual intimate images (NCII).
June 09, 2025

Why Does Advocacy Matter?

Advocacy Builds Awareness

Advocacy helps educate communities and lawmakers about the realities of sexual violence. The more you talk about the issues, the harder they are to ignore.

Advocacy Powers Prevention

Every prevention-focused bill is an investment in a safer future—one that empowers communities to stop sexual violence before it starts.

Advocacy Shows Support

Turn compassion into action by promoting policies that reflect the dignity and rights of those affected by sexual violence.

Advocacy Drives Justice

Legislative advocacy works to change outdated laws, close legal gaps, and ensure every survivor has access to fair treatment under the law.

Become a Bold Advocate for Change

Grassroots Advocacy: Your Guide To Impacting Laws

Turn outrage into action through grassroots advocacy. Discover ways to influence legislation, build networks, and create change for survivors of sexual violence.

Scripts & Strategies for Talking to Legislators

Ready to drive real change? Learn how to talk to legislators, advocate for survivors, and make your voice impossible to ignore—no experience required.

Volunteer with RAINN

Volunteers play an essential role in supporting survivors of sexual violence. Here’s what to know about volunteering with RAINN or a service provider near you.

Explore the State Law Database

Knowing the laws in your state is an important way to understand the impact of sexual violence and advocate for yourself, your loved ones, and your community.

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For Legislators: Partner with RAINN

RAINN’s issue-focused memos help lawmakers create and advance meaningful anti-sexual violence legislation.

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Show Support

Whether you’re a survivor yourself or know someone who is, your compassionate support can profoundly impact someone’s healing journey. Here’s how.

Take Action

Show up, speak out, and step in. Learn more about how you can add your voice, fight for justice, and help RAINN move its mission forward for survivors.