Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network

How rape myths and unconscious biases prejudice the judicial system against women -- and rape survivors in particular

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that one in six women in the US has been the victim of rape or attempted rape, yet two in three rapes go unreported.

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  • The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that one in six women in the US has been the victim of rape or attempted rape, yet two in three rapes go unreported.
  • The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales notes that, in the year to December 2021, the police recorded 67,125 rape offences.
  • And yet the charity Rape Crisis says five in six women who are raped don’t report it.

Why victims of sexual assault do not trust the judicial system

    • A poll by Savanta ComRes in February 2023 found that 26% of women said that they had “no trust in the police at all”.
    • In court, sexual assault cases are defined by legal precedents, in which gender stereotypes and rape myths have been found to play a significant role.
    • They are also based on a lack of understanding around psychological reactions to assault and rape, where some people freeze due to fear.

How rape myths are used to undermine women’s credibility in court

    • Even though the circumstances and definitions of false allegations vary, the report found that only 3%-4% of all rapes reported could be potential false allegations.
    • Rape myths have also arisen due to the inconsistency in survivor accounts.
    • Emotions – or the lack of what are perceived to be the appropriate emotions – are used to undermine women’s testimonies.
    • Proper training in rape myths has been shown to have the power to change attitudes towards rape, and towards women survivors.

Mary Alexander & Associates Announce Disturbing Trend in Massage Abuse Statistics

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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Mary Alexander & Associates is examining trends in sexual abuse, specifically massage sex abuse, and the statistics are frightening.

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  • Mary Alexander & Associates is examining trends in sexual abuse, specifically massage sex abuse, and the statistics are frightening.
  • In a 2017 report, 180 women alleged they'd been sexually assaulted at Massage Envy, a chain of massage therapy locations.
  • "What these statistics show over and over is that women in massage therapy situations are at serious risk," said massage abuse attorney Mary Alexander.
  • Anyone who has survived massage sexual abuse can contact the firm today by calling 415-433-4440, or going to https://maryalexanderlaw.com/san-francisco-massage-abuse-lawyer/ .

Elizabeth Smart, John Walsh Among Speakers at Malouf Foundation Summit to Combat Sexual Exploitation

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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The event uses the Foundation's three pillars—education, healing and advocacy—to guide conversation and awareness on sexual violence and exploitation.

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  • The event uses the Foundation's three pillars—education, healing and advocacy—to guide conversation and awareness on sexual violence and exploitation.
  • – Elizabeth Smart
    Keynote speakers at the third-annual summit included Elizabeth Smart, founder of the Elizabeth Smart Foundation and senior advisor to the Malouf Foundation™; John Walsh, co-founder of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and creator and host of America's Most Wanted; Sayeh Rivazfar, survivor leader and New York State police investigator; Sara Kruzan, survivor leader, advocate and human rights defender; and Kacie Malouf, co-founder and board chair of the Malouf Foundation™.
  • "We're sometimes asked about the goal of this event," Malouf said in her opening address.
  • "The purpose is to think of ways we can work together to combat sexual exploitation and to create resources that will help survivors."

Attorney Ben Crump and Slater Slater Schulman LLP to File Hundreds of Lawsuits on Behalf of Baltimore Archdiocese Sexual Abuse Survivors

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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BALTIMORE, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore will be named in a series of civil actions collectively alleging that hundreds of individuals were sexually abused by clergy, seminarians, deacons, and employees of the church. Renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law and nationally renowned sexual abuse and mass torts attorney Adam P. Slater of Slater Slater Schulman LLP said they anticipate filing hundreds of lawsuits beginning Oct. 1, 2023, upon commencement of a "lookback window" under Maryland's Child Victims Act.

Key Points: 
  • Renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law and nationally renowned sexual abuse and mass torts attorney Adam P. Slater of Slater Slater Schulman LLP said they anticipate filing hundreds of lawsuits beginning Oct. 1, 2023, upon commencement of a "lookback window" under Maryland's Child Victims Act.
  • The Maryland Child Victim's Act allows these survivors of childhood sexual abuse to hold the institution that perpetrated this abuse accountable."
  • Any other survivors of sexual abuse in Maryland by the Archdiocese of Baltimore are encouraged to come forward by calling 855-724-1140.
  • Survivors of sexual abuse need to understand that the sexual abuse was not their fault.

SURVIVOR AND ADVOCATE PARIS HILTON'S 11:11 MEDIA IMPACT AND RAINN ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, and 11:11 Media Impact, the charitable division of Paris Hilton's next-gen media company 11:11 Media, today announced a new partnership aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. The collaboration will focus on messaging and social media campaigns that educate the public about the hidden epidemic of child sexual abuse.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, and 11:11 Media Impact, the charitable division of Paris Hilton's next-gen media company 11:11 Media, today announced a new partnership aimed at preventing child sexual abuse.
  • Paris Hilton recently shared her own story of survivorship in her new book, Paris: The Memoir .
  • Paris is using her lived-experience with childhood sexual assault to inspire others to share their stories and tell the world #ThisIsWhoIAm on social media.
  • "RAINN is immensely grateful for Paris Hilton's partnership to get the word out about preventing child sexual abuse.

Elizabeth Smart Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary of Rescue from Kidnappers

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Sunday, March 12, 2023
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In 2002, at age 14, Smart was kidnapped from her home and held captive for nine months.

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  • In 2002, at age 14, Smart was kidnapped from her home and held captive for nine months.
  • During her captivity, she endured daily sexual assault, starvation and abuse at the hands of her kidnappers.
  • She began the Elizabeth Smart Foundation in 2011 to bring hope and end the victimization of sexual assault and abuse through education, healing, and advocacy.
  • To learn more, or to donate to the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, visit elizabethsmartfoundation.org .

RAINN Statement on Latest Verdict on Harvey Weinstein's Sexual Crimes

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RAINN released the following statement after the jury in a Los Angeles court delivered a mixed verdict for former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RAINN released the following statement after the jury in a Los Angeles court delivered a mixed verdict for former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein.
  • "While many will reflect on how this verdict is another significant chapter in Harvey Weinstein's history as a sexual predator tonight, RAINN is reflecting on the significance of how many women are coming forward to tell their stories about Harvey Weinstein.
  • RAINN , the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
  • RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, help organizations improve their sexual assault prevention and response programs, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.

RAINN and HBO Announce Premiere of HBO’s Original Documentary Series “Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo”

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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RAINN is proud to work with HBO to announce the premiere of the three-part HBO Original documentary series Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo .

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  • RAINN is proud to work with HBO to announce the premiere of the three-part HBO Original documentary series Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo .
  • Unveiled tells the story of child sexual abuse within the La Luz del Mundo (LLDM) church.
  • Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo explores the horrifying, yet relatively unknown, story of the Christian church La Luz del Mundo (LLDM) and the sexual abuse that scores of members, many of them minors, say they have suffered at the hands of its successive leaders, known as the Apostles.
  • Unveiled: Surviving La Luz Del Mundo debuted Tuesday, December 6 with parts one and two, with part three debuting December 7 on HBO.

RAINN SUPPORTS MAJOR CHILD PROTECTION BILL RENEWED BY CONGRESS

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Congress passed the PROTECT Our Children Act on December 6, 2022, safeguarding the future of agencies that identify child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation and apprehend offenders. The bill now heads to the White House for President Biden's signature.

Key Points: 
  • The bill now heads to the White House for President Biden's signature.
  • "We are immensely grateful to House and Senate leadership for swiftly passing the PROTECT Our Children Act before the end of the 117th Congress," said Samantha Cadet, director of federal affairs for RAINN.
  • "This legislation authorizes critical funding to the agencies tasked with identifying and rescuing children from sexual abuse and exploitation.
  • If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, free, confidential help is available 24/7 by calling 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visiting online.rainn.org .

RAINN ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBER: HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE JAMILA SYKES

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today RAINN announced the addition of a new board member, Jamila Sykes, a healthcare management executive with deep expertise in designing and leading teams that can drive strategic change initiatives with innovation and diversity, and delivering rapid-response crisis intervention systems.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today RAINN announced the addition of a new board member, Jamila Sykes, a healthcare management executive with deep expertise in designing and leading teams that can drive strategic change initiatives with innovation and diversity, and delivering rapid-response crisis intervention systems.
  • "Jamila Sykes is a remarkable leader with an abundance of healthcare experience, especially in meeting the needs of those in crisis.
  • Jamila will play a vital role in guiding RAINN through the next chapter in our history as the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.
  • "I'm honored to work alongside the RAINN board, staff, volunteers, and community to champion inclusive healing and support for sexual violence survivors," said Sykes.