Program areas at RAINN
Victims services: rainn operates the National sexual assault hotline available by phone (800.656.hope) and online in both english (online.rainn.org) and spanish (rainn.org/es). Rainn also operates the department of defense safe helpline, services for members of the u.s. military affected by sexual assault, through a contract from dod. All services are provided free. They are confidential, anonymous, and available 24/7.
Consulting services: rainn works with government agencies, educational institutions, companies and organizations to assist them with building and strengthening their sexual misconduct awareness, prevention and response programming to facilitate healing and to promote safe and healthy communities. Customized programs include hotline services, program assessments, policy and response protocol development, education and training, and best practices certifications.
Public education: rainn educates the public about sexual violence, working with National media and the entertainment industry to elevate sexual violence storylines and reach millions of homes. We also operate rainn.org and social media platforms to provide information about sexual violence, connect people to support, and engage with communities about these issues. Through an annual college program, a National speakers bureau, and other community activities, rainn is able to mobilize the public to share important information about preventing and recovering from sexual violence.
Public policy: rainn analyzes, develops, and promotes public policy changes to improve the criminal justice system, bring perpetrators to justice, help victims, and reduce the incidence of sexual violence.