The Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network

The Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network is an extremely valuable tool for survivors of sexual assault of any form. There are links to many different sites, ways to find phone numbers for local counselors, and rape hotline phone numbers. It says national, but it has grown into an international support network! Give them a look. Support them in any way you can!

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. 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.

Recognizing RAINN's effectiveness, efficiency and professionalism, Worth magazine recently selected RAINN as one of "America's 100 Best Charities" (12/01). With more than 1,000 local affiliates, the National Sexual Assault Hotline has helped more than half a million victims of sexual assault.

1.800.656.HOPE - The National Sexual Assault Hotline

With a national perspective and broad reach, RAINN also serves as a trusted resource for media, policymakers and the public. Through close cooperation with national and local media, public service ads, curriculum programs and one-on-one outreach, RAINN provides vital education about sexual assault prevention, prosecution and recovery to more than 120 million Americans a year.

Our Supporters

RAINN has benefited from the help of dozens of celebrities, including Sarah McLachlan, No Doubt, Destiny's Child, Santana, R.E.M., Natalie Merchant, Jewel, Sheryl Crow, the Dave Matthews Band, U2, Paul Shaffer, Jennifer Aniston, Jennie Garth, and Michael J. Fox.
The hotline number and RAINN's public service ads air nationally on all six of the national broadcast networks and more than one dozen cable networks. More than 1,100 radio stations have also donated airtime to RAINN. This year, RAINN will receive more than $19 million of donated media time to promote the hotline.

RAINN is supported by thousands of individual donors and corporate partners such as ADT Security Services, Atlantic Records, Best Buy, Biore Facial Care Products, Harper's Bazaar, Kelegian White & Reed LLP, Maurice Villency, MCI, Metropolitan Entertainment, The Recording Academy, Sony Music, Steve Madden, Ltd., Ticketmaster, Warner Music Group, and Yahoo.

RAINN receives no government funding. Eighty-eight cents of every dollar raised is spent directly of program services for victims.

RAINN was founded in 1994 by Scott Berkowitz, who continues as the organization's president.

From their website:

Rape, Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.

One of “America’s 100 Best Charities” (Worth magazine 12/01)