Latest News | October 02, 2018
NLC Member Highlight: Cameron Esposito

Each month, RAINN features a member of its National Leadership Council (NLC). The NLC is a group of dedicated individuals who have shown their commitment to RAINN’s mission of supporting survivors and ending sexual violence. This month we checked in with comedian, survivor, and artist Cameron...

Latest News | October 02, 2018
#MeToo: RAINN Turns Awareness Into Action

One year ago, many courageous survivors began sharing their experiences of sexual violence in a unified statement—#MeToo. Since then, countless other brave voices have joined together to elevate a critical national discussion by speaking out about sexual assault and harassment across every industry...

Latest News | October 01, 2018
RAINN Hotline Helps Record Number of Survivors

Between Thursday, the day of the hearing, and Sunday, RAINN saw a 338 percent increase in hotline traffic. “History shows us that when high-profile allegations such as these are in the news it often causes others to reach out too. This story has clearly resonated with survivors, and has led...

Latest News | September 28, 2018
RAINN Grateful for Decision to Postpone Vote

"We are grateful for the decision to postpone the vote until the FBI can conduct a background check to investigate the allegations of sexual assault. The risks of a brief delay in a confirmation vote are far less than the risks of a lifetime appointment made in haste." - Jodi Omear, vice president...

Latest News | September 28, 2018
RAINN CALLS TO POSTPONE VOTE

"It is clear from yesterday’s hearing that a postponement of the vote is needed until the FBI reopens a background check to investigate the allegations of sexual assault. The risks of a brief delay in a confirmation vote are far less than the risks of a lifetime appointment made in haste." - Jodi...

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Tips for Interviewing Survivors

As journalists continue to cover stories related to sexual assault or abuse, it can be helpful to have a better understanding of how to interview survivors of these type of crimes.

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