RAINN

RAINN provides confidential support and empowers you through state specific legal knowledge to understand sexual violence, advocate for yourself and others, while building safer communities. RAINN stands for Rape, Abuse Incest National Network and it offers survivors essential guidance to navigate the aftermath of sexual assault. Their comprehensive resource, If You've Been Assaulted, offers guidance on immediate safety, seeking medical attention, and finding emotional support through the National Sexual Assault Hotline.

 

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As the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and operator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline, RAINN’s mission is to stop sexual violence by supporting survivors, holding perpetrators accountable, and creating safer communities.

RAINN's resources emphasize that an individual's immediate safety is the top priority. For those considering seeking medical attention, RAINN outlines how to access specialized care such as Forensic Nurses or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs), who preserve evidence while prioritizing survivor comfort.

For immediate, confidential care, the National Sexual Assault Hotline remains available 24/7. Survivors and their loved ones can connect with a trained support specialist by calling, texting, or secure chat. Explore RAINN and its Law Database by state.

RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline.

Free and confidential, 24/7 support     800.656.HOPE  (4673), Chat Online, or text HOPE to 64673