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Sometimes, hard-to-start conversations are the most important.ā€œIf I Tell Youā€ is a coming-of-age film that offers young ...
08/27/2026

Sometimes, hard-to-start conversations are the most important.

ā€œIf I Tell Youā€ is a coming-of-age film that offers young people and trusted adults a pathway into conversations about trauma, healing, trust, and compassion.

Sexual violence is NOT depicted on-screen. After the film, use RAINNā€™s discussion guide to help start tough but necessary conversations that feel safe and informed.

Watch the trailer and get the discussion guide at https://rainn.org/If-I-Tell-You/

"If I Tell You" is coming to AMC theaters in select cities beginning August 27. Visit ifitellyoufilm.com to find a theater near you.

For years, families, advocates, schools, and state attorneys general have raised alarms about how social media platforms...
08/27/2026

For years, families, advocates, schools, and state attorneys general have raised alarms about how social media platforms affect children and teens.

Now, Meta has agreed to a landmark settlement with 47 states, D.C., and U.S. territories, including up to $17.1 billion in payments and major changes to Facebook and Instagram.

The settlement includes protections designed to limit compulsive use, reduce late-night and school-hour interruptions, strengthen parental controls, and change features that can intensify harmful comparison.

This is a major step toward a safer online world for young people. It also raises a bigger question:

If these protections are possible on Meta platforms, why shouldnā€™t children have stronger abuse protections across ALL tech platforms?

Policy can move quickly when lawmakers, advocates, and communities stay engaged. RAINNā€™s Policy Action Network helps supporters stay informed and ready to act when survivor-centered and child-safety legislation begins to move.

Join RAINNā€™s Policy Action Network and help push for laws that protect children, support survivors, and hold powerful institutions accountable:

RAINN.org/Join-Policy

If you're the parent or caregiver of a child who experienced s*xual abuse, taking care of yourself is part of taking car...
08/25/2026

If you're the parent or caregiver of a child who experienced s*xual abuse, taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your child.

Supporting a child survivor takes courage, patience, and consistency. Self-care helps sustain the resilience adults need to create a safe, stable environment where a child can heal.

Self-care doesn't have to be complex or expensive. It's as straightforward as:

ā€¢ Processing your own emotions
ā€¢ Seeking support or therapy
ā€¢ Maintaining routines that support your own stability
ā€¢ Setting boundaries to protect your familyā€™s peace and safety

Get more self-care insights here:
RAINN.org/parent-self-care

>>> Want to support child survivors? Push your lawmakers and community leaders to expand access to mental health resources and prioritize systems that support whole families!

Gamers showed up for survivorsā€”and together, they raised over $11,000 for RAINN in a single weekend!Over four days of st...
08/20/2026

Gamers showed up for survivorsā€”and together, they raised over $11,000 for RAINN in a single weekend!

Over four days of streaming, Gamers Against Harassment and Abuse brought creators, viewers, and supporters together on Twitch to turn something they love into meaningful support for RAINNā€™s National Sexual Assault Hotline and our work toward HEALING, JUSTICE, and PREVENTION.

To GAHA, Twitch, every gamer who streamed, and everyone who watched, shared, or donated:

Thank you for showing what can happen when a community chooses to care!

You brought your skills.
You brought your people.
You made an impact.

And we are so grateful to have you in this work with us.



VISIBLE support can help open doors for help and healing.Wear limited-edition RAINN merch so survivors know they aren't ...
08/18/2026

VISIBLE support can help open doors for help and healing.

Wear limited-edition RAINN merch so survivors know they aren't alone.

100% of proceeds fuel RAINNā€™s mission.

RAINN.org/shop

HAPPENING NOW! Head over to GAHAcharity.org for a 4-day Twitch marathon hosted by Gamers Against Harassment and Abuse.Ga...
08/13/2026

HAPPENING NOW! Head over to GAHAcharity.org for a 4-day Twitch marathon hosted by Gamers Against Harassment and Abuse.

Gamers will be streaming and watching to raise funds for RAINNā€™s National Sexual Assault Hotline and our nationwide work for HEALING, JUSTICE, and PREVENTION.

8/13-8/16
Thursday-Sunday
10AM-10PM EST
GAHAcharity.org

> Tune in
> Share the Twitch stream
> Donate what you can

Every action helps transform online community into real-world support!

Thereā€™s a reason survivors talk about healing as a journey. Itā€™s because healing takes timeā€”sometimes a lot of time. And...
08/13/2026

Thereā€™s a reason survivors talk about healing as a journey.

Itā€™s because healing takes timeā€”sometimes a lot of time.

And the healing process can feel frustrating, overwhelming, & even painful.

But thereā€™s one thing survivors seem to agree on:

Itā€™s worth it.

If you're ready to start your own healing journeyā€”or if you want to help another survivor heal:

Visit RAINN.org/mental-health
or
Text "HOPE" to 64673 to talk to a RAINN support specialist who can help you find local support resources.

You're worth it.

Most of us grow up learning about "stranger danger"ā€”and it IS smart to exercise caution around people we don't know. But...
08/11/2026

Most of us grow up learning about "stranger danger"ā€”and it IS smart to exercise caution around people we don't know.

But FBI crime data shows us that the majority of s*xual violence survivors DID know the person who abused, assaulted, or exploited them.

In fact, 4 in 5 (79%) reported s*x offenses were perpetrated by a:

ā€¢ Friend or acquaintance
ā€¢ Current or former partner
ā€¢ Relative or family member
ā€¢ Someone else familiar

Fewer than 1 in 10 (8%) are committed by a stranger. (In other cases, the relationship was unknown or undocumented.)

If we want to make our communities safer, we need to recognize how trust can be misused to manipulate, control, and cause harm.

If you or someone you know needs help, info, or resources:
Text "HOPE" to 64673 or visit RAINN.org/hotline.

RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.

Sexual violence usually happens behind closed doors. But support for survivors should be VISIBLE.Shop mission-driven, li...
08/11/2026

Sexual violence usually happens behind closed doors. But support for survivors should be VISIBLE.

Shop mission-driven, limited-edition merch and help us carry the work forward!

100% of proceeds fuel RAINNā€™s mission.

RAINN.org/shop

When (and if) a survivor decides to report to the police, justice should be ready for them.All too often, it's not.We're...
08/10/2026

When (and if) a survivor decides to report to the police, justice should be ready for them.

All too often, it's not.

We're fighting to change that. And we can't do that work without you.

Join RAINN's Policy Action Community to get involved:
RAINN.org/fight-for-justice

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