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Finding resources after experiencing sexual violence can be hard, draining, and difficult. For survivors for whom English is not their primary language, it can be even more challenging. Lia-Marie Marmolejos, a bilingual senior shift manager on RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline, explains that “many survivors feel by themselves on both the English and Spanish hotline but the language barrier for the Spanish hotline is a difficult component.”

The PROTECT Our Children Act of 2022 (H.R. 8816) Provides Support to Rescue Children and Investigate and Arrest Perpetrators of Sex Offenses Against Children

Washington, D.C. — Congress today passed the PROTECT Our Children Act, safeguarding the future of agencies that identify child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation and apprehend offenders. The bill now heads to the White House for President Biden’s signature.

It’s that time of the year again! Coming up on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 is #GivingTuesday, an international, global day of generosity and philanthropy where individuals and organizations come together to give, connect, collaborate, and contribute to a cause that is near and dear to their hearts.

This summer, with generous support from a former hotline volunteer, RAINN launched a brand-new, 40-plus hour, online training program for RAINN hotline staff, volunteers, and affiliates called Essential Skills. It includes a new learning management system, RAINNtrain, which will serve as the home base for RAINN’s training and continuing education program for years to come.

This Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), keep RAINN in mind when shopping by selecting purchases that give back.

RAINN Day is an annual day of awareness and action about sexual violence held on college campuses around the country during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This year, RAINN Day will be held on Thursday, April 8.

RAINN Day (April 8, 2021) is an annual way for college students across the country to speak out about sexual violence and raise awareness on this pervasive issue. This year, as many college events once again are virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are hosting a special planning webinar—“Won’t Stay Quiet: Planning for RAINN Day Virtually”— to help our campus partners make their events as successful as possible.