For Media Professionals
Explore RAINN’s latest press releases and get expert guidelines for covering or crafting stories of sexual violence with accuracy and empathy.
Reporting on sexual violence requires care, clarity, and a commitment to responsible storytelling.
Press Releases
Media Guide: Reporting on Sexual Violence
RAINN’s media guide outlines best practices for journalists and producers covering sexual violence. Ensure accuracy and impact while treating survivors with respect.
Get the GuideBest Practices for Interviewing Survivors of Sexual Violence
Learn essential tips for interviewing survivors of sexual violence: preparing for conversation, building and maintaining trust, navigating sensitive topics, and more.
Learn Best PracticesResponsible Storytelling in Film & Television
Partner with RAINN to provide audience resources, issue-based media training for talent and teams, expert guidance on trauma-informed best practices from pre-production to promotion, and more.Â
Learn MoreFor News Media
Contact RAINN’s subject matter experts for interviews, insights, and statistics or with questions about sexual abuse, assault, and harassment in America.
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Distribute Our PSA: 30 Years of Hope
“Are you in a safe place to talk?” On July 27, 1994, RAINN took the first call on the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Since then, we have supported more than 5 million survivors and their loved ones.
As we commemorate 30 years of impact, we also want to acknowledge the work still left to do and call on people everywhere to join us.
Include RAINN’s Hotline in Your Coverage
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and en Español. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673), chat at hotline.RAINN.org, or text “HOPE” to 64673.
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