RAINN

About RAINN
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization and has been ranked as one of "America's 100 Best Charities" by Worth magazine.

National Sexual Assault Hotline
Among its programs, RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. This nationwide partnership of more than 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines provides victims of sexual assault with free, confidential services around the clock. The hotline helped 137,039 sexual assault victims in 2005 and has helped more than one million since it began in 1994.

National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
RAINN will soon expand its hotline services with the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline, which will be the nation's first secure web-based hotline that provides live, secure and completely confidential help to victims 24/7 through an interface as intuitive as instant messaging.

Helping Policymakers and the Media
Innovative partnerships allow RAINN to reach millions of Americans each month with important information about sexual assault prevention, recovery and prosecution. RAINN is a frequent resource for television, radio and print news outlets — as well as local, state and national policymakers, law enforcement and rape treatment professionals — on the issues related to rape and sexual assault.

Educating America to Prevent Sexual Assault
In addition, RAINN uses its extensive entertainment industry and community-based relationships to put critical information into the hands of young women and men at concerts, on campus and in communities. Through these many close partnerships, RAINN educates more than 120 million Americans each year about sexual assault.

RAINN also publicizes the hotline's free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

We Can't Do It Alone
We are proud to count entertainers, athletes, media networks and corporations as our partners. We are equally proud to have the financial and volunteer support of tens of thousands of individuals across the U.S.

Recognizing RAINN's effectiveness, efficiency and professionalism, Worth magazine selected RAINN as one of "America's 100 Best Charities." More than 84 cents of every dollar goes directly to sexual assault programs. RAINN was founded in 1994 by Scott Berkowitz, who continues as the organization’s president.

Want to Help?
You can make a difference too! Want to raise funds to support services for victims of sexual assault? Be a RAINNMaker! Go to the RAINNMaker information page to learn more about how you can play an important role in the fight against sexual assualt.