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06/16/2026

“It started on Instagram...He said he wouldn’t drink if I sent him photos. I thought it was my fault.” - Fiona, survivor.

Coercion can sound like concern. Manipulation can feel like responsibility.

But someone else’s actions are never your responsibility and pressure is never consent.

Understanding how tech-enabled sexual abuse works helps us replace judgment with support.

If someone shares their story, believe them.

06/14/2026

$30,000 for survivors? We'll take a vowel for that. 💙

Thank you to for playing for RAINN on and winning $30,000 in support of our mission to stop sexual violence.

We're grateful for your continued dedication and for using your platform to amplify hope, courage, and community for survivors.

Special thanks to the teams at Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, ABC, Hulu, and Disney+ for helping elevate survivor support and awareness.

06/13/2026

Looking for others who understand what you’ve been through? Join an anonymous Safe HelpRoom group chat to connect with others in the military community affected by sexual assault. Topic-specific and men’s sessions are available—learn more at

06/12/2026

The fight to end child sexual abuse (CSA) almost never looks like the movies. You don’t need special forces training or a vigilante streak to keep kids safer.

In fact, decades of research show that some of the most effective prevention tactics are also the simplest.

There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but you can take steps to reduce their risk of experiencing it.

If your child—or any child—is in immediate danger, call 911.

If someone abuses your child, direct your blame and anger where it belongs: with the perpetrator. Children are never responsible for any abuse they suffer.

06/10/2026

Gail Gardner turned decades of silence into systemic change.

After waiting years without answers in her case, she spoke out, and her advocacy helped expose a gap in Florida's system: survivors were being left in the dark, without information about the progress of their own cases.

Her advocacy helped pass Gail’s Law, a statewide reform enabling survivors to track their r**e kits and receive critical status updates.

Because of Gail’s Law, Florida survivors have the transparency, accountability, and dignity they deserve.

This is the power of survivors' voices.

Honor that work. Amplify it. Advocate for more.

https://rainn.org/state-legislation/gails-law-gail-gardner-r**e-kit-tracking/

06/07/2026

Healing isn't linear, and your story isn't over. Every chapter you've survived has led you here and there are still pages ahead filled with strength, hope, and possibility.

Your story is still being written. Hold the pen tight. 💙

06/03/2026

Sexual violence doesn’t end when the moment does. For many survivors, the impact can show up later as post-traumatic stress.

PTSD isn’t just something that happens after combat. It can affect anyone who experiences trauma, including sexual violence. It may look like flashbacks, trouble sleeping, feeling on edge, or avoiding reminders of what happened.

These responses are not a sign of weakness—they’re how the brain tries to cope with something overwhelming.

Learning this helps us show up with more understanding, less judgment, and real support.

Learn more: https://rainn.org/mental-health-therapy-support-after-sexual-violence/how-sexual-violence-affects-mental-health/

06/02/2026

It’s and we want to take a moment to dive into what PTSD is and how it can apply to survivors of sexual assault.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can result from any traumatic event, including sexual violence.

With PTSD, feelings of stress, fear, anxiety, and nervousness can cause you to feel constantly in danger and make it difficult to function in everyday life.

If you, or someone you know, needs support RAINN is here for you 24/7. You are not alone.

To take a PTSD screen go to mhascreening.org

05/30/2026

Some forms of sexual violence happen online—but the harm happens in the real world, to real people.

When intimate images or videos get created, shared, or threatened to be shared without the depicted person's consent, the impact can be overwhelming.

At RAINN, we call these images NCII: non-consensual intimate images.

NCII includes (1) real and AI-generated images and videos (2) that are intimate or sexual in nature (3) and have been created, shared, and/or posted online without consent.

This kind of harm is known as TESA: tech-enabled sexual abuse.

Examples include:

• Deepfakes: AI-generated/manipulated images or videos

• Sextortion: Coercing or ""blackmailing"" someone with threats to create or share NCII

• Revenge p**n: Sharing or posting NCII to take revenge on someone

• Tech-enabled sexual harassment, cyberstalking, hacking, and more

These abuses are forms of sexual violence, and they can affect a person's sense of safety, relationships, and mental health. TESA can even lead to in-person sexual violence.

Knowing the signs helps you stay safer and show up with care.

05/27/2026

Our favorite show is on! 📺

We’re proud to serve as a resource partner for new 14-part investigative series, Searching for Mr. Deepfakes — exposing the devastating impact of nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII) and the fight for accountability.

Watch the series now on Paris Hilton’s TikTok. If you or someone you love has experienced image-based sexual abuse or exploitation, support is available at RAINN.org.

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